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Ipath plots a comeback
I met with Ipath executives to catch up with the skate shoe brand and hear how the company is working to turnaround after losing its way a bit after being…
News May 13, 2013
Black Box names Frank Messman CEO and partner
Here's some news from Black Box Distribution, home to Fallen Footwear and Zero skateboards, among other brands. Frank Messman is the new CEO and partner at Black Box. Frank previously…
News May 13, 2013Active sale story in Apparel News
Apparel News published a story about the Active Ride Shop sale today. In the story, Active President Shane Wallace is quoted saying the company is happy with how the auction…
News May 13, 2013
Target expands Shaun White collection; clothes arrive in 1,699 stores in August
Press Release: Continuation of Shaun White 4 Target Apparel Hitting Stores SoonTarget athlete and Olympic gold medalist's affordable clothing line available in Target stores nationwide on August 15, 2009 MINNEAPOLIS,…
News May 13, 2013VF names fast food executive to board
The new board member comes with significant international experience, the company says. Here's the release: Richard Carucci Elected To VF Corporation's Board of Directors GREENSBORO, N.C., Jul 21, 2009 (BUSINESS…
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Bob Hurley looks back on the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing
I checked in with Bob Hurley this week to get his thoughts on the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing, which reportedly drew the biggest crowds ever. I also asked Bob…
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Waterman's Ball 2009 photos
The 2009 Waterman's Ball Friday night honored the late SIMA Chairman Emeritus Dick Baker with a Lifetime Achievement Award, Dave Rastovich as Environmentalist of the Year and Rob Machado as…
News May 13, 2013
Paul Naude on Billabong's financial results for 2008/09, plus details from Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia
Billabong reported its financial results for the year ended June 30 late last week and I spoke with Americas President Paul Naude about the report at Surf Expo. First, here…
News May 13, 2013Journeys exec on skate brands, PacSun and more
I am catching up on the recent Genesco second quarter earnings conference call which had several interesting skate shoe references. Genesco owns the 815-plus store Journeys chain, the largest customer…
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