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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
Paddle out at Doheny State Beach honors Dick Baker

Paddle out at Doheny State Beach honors Dick Baker

The surf industry gathered at Doheny State Beach Sunday afternoon to honor and remember Dick Baker, the former Chairman Emeritus of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association, Ocean Pacific president and…

News May 13, 2013
DC Shoes President Nick Adcock on leaving DC, and what is next

DC Shoes President Nick Adcock on leaving DC, and what is next

DC Shoes President Nick Adcock is leaving the company at the end of June. The internal announcement was made to DC employees today. DC is the top-performing brand for Quiksilver…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom Girls denim gets some love from LA Times

Volcom Girls denim gets some love from LA Times

The LA Times fashion blog All the Rage called out the Volcom Girls fall denim collection yesterday. Writer Melissa Magsaysay described the action sports industry this way: "Southern California's action…

News May 13, 2013
Talking with Roxy's Randy Hild about 'Dear and Yonder'

Talking with Roxy's Randy Hild about 'Dear and Yonder'

Roxy launched the premiere of an all new girl's surf flick, "Dear and Yonder" Thursday night at La Paloma Theater in Encinitas. The event was not only packed with every…

News May 13, 2013

CIT woes may impact retail shipping

Here's an AP story about the possible impact of a CIT bankruptcy or failure. The National Retail Federation said earlier this week that CIT is "too big to fail," though…

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