Shop Eat Surf Outdoor

Latest Posts

Leadership in challenging times: Day 1, CEOs

Leadership in challenging times: Day 1, CEOs

This year will be very challenging for businesses everywhere. So to kick off 2009, I thought it would be helpful to provide some constructive information that may help executives, managers…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Merchant buys more Billabong shares

Merchant buys more Billabong shares

Billabong Founder Gordon Merchant has purchased an additional 2.5 million shares of Billabong stock on the open market.

News May 13, 2013

Economists' forecasts for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012

Visibility into future economic performance is a hot topic these days, so I spoke with two economists to get their take on how long consumer spending will be in the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Neff to speak at NGCB conference

Press Release:   Neff Headwear Founder Shaun Neff Invited to Speak at Next Great Consumer Brands Conference   Shaun Neff, Founder of leading active lifestyle brand Neff Headwear, has been…

News May 13, 2013

The view on media changes from inside Surfing and Surfer magazines

Today, we wrap up our series on how marketing spending is changing the world of industry media with the view from inside two important lifestyle books. I talked with publishers…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Industry inspires greeting card company

Industry inspires greeting card company

Press Release:   While greeting cards and action sports may seem like an unlikely duo, Bohemian Cards is aiming to prove the contrary. A new take on a greeting card…

News May 13, 2013
What Active owed its landlords as of April 17

What Active owed its landlords as of April 17

Earlier this week, we posted a story about Active's bankruptcy including hundreds of action sports brands, media companies and team riders among its creditors. Today, we've compiled a list of…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom VP on what's new for next snow season

Volcom VP on what's new for next snow season

Dutch Schultz shares details about new Volcom snow initiatives including expanded fits, Guide Proven Technology collection, little girls and more.

News May 13, 2013
Talking shop with The Closet owner Billy Stade

Talking shop with The Closet owner Billy Stade

I ate lunch the other day at Eat Chow with Billy Stade, the owner of The Closet. The restaurant is attached to The Closet store and complex in Costa Mesa,…

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