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DVS signs Brian Deegan

DVS signs Brian Deegan

DVS President Brian Dunlap answers a few questions about the signing of prominent moto athlete Brian Deegan to the DVS moto team.

News May 13, 2013
Sole Tech CEO focuses on the future

Sole Tech CEO focuses on the future

Pierre Senizergues on: the global economy, how 2010 is shaping up, competing with athletic companies, what’s new with Sole Tech brands and why he's always been leery of debt.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Billabong requests halt in trading of its stock, news report says private equity firm makes bid

Editor’s note: Billabong filed this notice with the Australian Securities Exchange on Thursday. Its request for a temporary halt in trading of its stock was granted.   The company requested…

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Stand Up Paddle Co.

Real Retail: Stand Up Paddle Co.

SUP Co. in Laguna Beach takes an upscale approach to the SUP craze, including an intriguing mix of brands and impressive private label program. Industry vets are involved.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Donna Carpenter on how Burton advances and retains women

Donna Carpenter on how Burton advances and retains women

How Burton’s business changed when it added more females, and some remarkable efforts Burton makes to retain women, including child care benefits for traveling moms.

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Curl by Sammy Duvall

Real Retail: Curl by Sammy Duvall

Curl does big volume at its Orlando store. We talk with Sammy about how business is going, what brands resonate with tourists, and how the industry relates to the East…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

SPY signs new distributor in New Zealand

Press Release:   The distribution of iconic eyewear brand SPY is now held by Step Up Industries.   The new agreement will help Spy grow its existing customer base and…

News May 13, 2013
Snow preview: Snowboard Connection, Darkside, Liberty, Buckmans

Snow preview: Snowboard Connection, Darkside, Liberty, Buckmans

We check in with snow retailers around the country today and tomorrow to see what's selling early, how they bought, and how they are stocked in camber vs. reverse camber.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Home run – Deckers CEO wows crowd

Home run – Deckers CEO wows crowd

Angel Martinez shared details from three decades of footwear jobs and insights on selling and hiring, competing with Nike, why he won't sell to Costco, growing UGG, more.

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