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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
How New Balance approaches skate and snow markets

How New Balance approaches skate and snow markets

An interview with New Balance's Jeremy Davis about how the iconic running shoe brand is approaching the action sports market and some important retailers it is working with.

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
CEO pay: Total comp packages

CEO pay: Total comp packages

Today we look at total pay packages for 24 apparel, retail and action sports executives of publicly-traded companies, including restricted stock and option grants.

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
2011: Fernando Aguerre

2011: Fernando Aguerre

We ask Fernando for this thoughts on how the economy and industry will fare in 2011.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Irish surf produces new entries in Billabong XXL

Irish surf produces new entries in Billabong XXL

Press Release:   HUGE IRISH SURF STIRS IT UP IN FINAL WEEK OF THE 2012 BILLABONG XXL GLOBAL BIG WAVE AWARDS   Click HERE to see all the latest entries…

News May 13, 2013
The growth of freeskiing and the changing snow market

The growth of freeskiing and the changing snow market

Freeskiing is growing faster than snowboarding and we talk to snow brands and retailers that are - and aren't - targeting that youthful market.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

CSCUSA 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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series