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Flow CEO on retailer incentives, winter fallout

Flow CEO on retailer incentives, winter fallout

I talked with Anthony Scaturro about what’s new for Flow, interesting retailer incentives Flow has created, and his take on how the weak winter could impact brands and stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Skis.com launches Snowboards.com

Press Release:   SKIS.COM ELEVATES SNOWBOARDING PLATFORM WITH LAUNCH OF SNOWBOARDS.COM   (Bloomfield Hills, MI) June 26, 2012 – Skis.com, The Ultimate Online Ski Shop, continues its expansion as a…

News May 13, 2013
Hansen's owner on hot brands, sales trends, new strategies

Hansen's owner on hot brands, sales trends, new strategies

We talk with Josh Hansen about summer sales trends, hot brands, the surfboard business, new strategies, the challenges of the online business and much more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Boombotix closes first funding round

Press Release:   Boombotix closes first VC Round  

News May 13, 2013
Tom Brown in depth: 17th Street profile

Tom Brown in depth: 17th Street profile

Tom Brown, with his eight, 17th Street stores, is one of the most important retailers in the industry. We discuss brands, real estate, retailing, expansion, and much more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Roth Capital Partners launches industry coverage

Press Release:   ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS EXPANDS ITS CONSUMER PRACTICE WITH RESEARCH COVERAGE OF THE ACTIVE LIFESTYLE INDUSTRY   NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 10, 2012 /BusinessWire/ --- ROTH Capital Partners…

News May 13, 2013
Brad Steward's big plans beyond snow

Brad Steward's big plans beyond snow

Details on big changes in his area of Amer Sports, ambitious plans for Nikita, where he sees opportunity in surf and skate, why action sports needs to reinvent itself, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl signs multi-year extension with Dillon Perillo

Rip Curl signs multi-year extension with Dillon Perillo

Press Release:   Costa Mesa, CA (July 16, 2012): Rip Curl is ecstatic to announce that a new multi-year extension has been reached with 22-year old surfing phenom, Dillon Perillo.…

News May 13, 2013
Adidas Action Sports VP on move into snow, skate strategy, what's next

Adidas Action Sports VP on move into snow, skate strategy, what's next

We find out about Adidas's strategy for action sports, its plans for snow, investments it is making in the category, and what's next for the brand in this world.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series