Shop Eat Surf Outdoor

Latest Posts

Oakley and Ray-Ban lead Luxottica

Oakley and Ray-Ban lead Luxottica

As the economic crisis dampens demand for luxury glasses, Luxottica is focusing on its more "resilient" optical products, including its Oakley and Ray-Ban brands, according to Luxottica's 2008 sales report…

News May 13, 2013

Target to carry Shaun White clothes year-round starting in fall

Target Announces Continuation of Shaun White 4 Target Clothing Line Wednesday February 18, 1:38 pm ET

News May 13, 2013
A few bright spots in February comps, though retail still tough

A few bright spots in February comps, though retail still tough

There were a few bright spots in February same-store sales, and in some cases while same-store sales were down, they were down less that expected. Unfortunately, we don't know how…

News May 13, 2013

American Apparel continues rapid retail growth

American Apparel continues to post strong retail numbers and plans to continue its rapid retail expansion. The wholesaler and retailer said today it opened 78 new stores in 2008, and…

News May 13, 2013
ASR changes dates for 2010 shows

ASR changes dates for 2010 shows

There's been lots of discussion around trade show dates for awhile now, and ASR announced today it is moving the dates beginning in 2010 to meet the timing needs of…

News May 13, 2013
SIMA statement on Dick Baker's passing

SIMA statement on Dick Baker's passing

The release includes tributes to Dick from industry leaders and highlights from his career.  - SIMA CHAIRMAN EMERITUS, DICK BAKER, PASSES AWAY -

News May 13, 2013
Executive changes at Burton and Quiksilver

Executive changes at Burton and Quiksilver

Two separate executive changes have been announced at two important industry companies. Burton said today it hired a new chief financial officer who previously worked at VF Corporation and has…

News May 13, 2013
LA Times turns to Tommy Knapp for core store makeover

LA Times turns to Tommy Knapp for core store makeover

Shop-eat-surf columnist and Honolua co-founder Tommy Knapp is the expert behind the most recent business makeover in the LA Times. In the story, Tommy advises DBC Ride Shop owners Greg…

News May 13, 2013
Hollister cutting prices, accelerating European expansion

Hollister cutting prices, accelerating European expansion

Surf industry competitor Hollister is cutting prices in a major reversal for parent company Abercrombie & Fitch, which saw total company same-store sales fall 30 percent in the first quarter.…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series