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Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more
Editor's note: I corrected the story to reflect that I visited Identity Board Shop in Long Beach, not Utility Board Shop. I apologize for mixing up the store names. I…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013SPY signs new distributor in New Zealand
Press Release: Â The distribution of iconic eyewear brand SPY is now held by Step Up Industries. Â The new agreement will help Spy grow its existing customer base and…
News May 13, 2013
Retail check: a survey of four independent retailers around the country
Given that spring is here, I thought it would be a good time to check in with some independent retailers to see how business is going and how they are…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
U.S. retail sales slip in April, plus consumer sentiment, port volume and CFO survey results
U.S. retail sales slumped in April, dropping by -.4 percent compared to March -- and by -10.1 percent compared to April 2008, the U.S. Commerce Dept. reported today. Those sales…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Irish surf produces new entries in Billabong XXL
Press Release: Â HUGE IRISH SURF STIRS IT UP IN FINAL WEEK OF THE 2012 BILLABONG XXL GLOBAL BIG WAVE AWARDS Â Click HERE to see all the latest entries…
News May 13, 2013
Executive Comp: What CEOs of action sports, apparel and retail companies made last year
A lot of readers responded to an earlier story I wrote about the modest salary by public company standards of Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks and the company's egalitarian executive compensation…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013CSCUSA reports decrease in skier visitation
Press Release:  Colorado Ski Country USA Sees Mid-Season Skier Visits Skew Slightly Downward Industry is optimistic about spring  DENVER, Colo. – March 16, 2012 – Colorado Ski Country…
News May 13, 2013
Black Box Distribution owners on their new partnership, the recession, Insight, Crossroads and the future
I drove to Carlsbad this month to meet with Jamie Thomas and Frank Messman of Black Box Distribution to find out more about what is happening with the company. Black…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
