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Bob McKnight

Bob McKnight: The manufacturer’s view

Bob and I talked about this issue, among others, as part of a larger interview. I think it…

News May 13, 2013
The ZJ Boarding House team on a sale day. Mikke Pierson is in the front row in the red-and-white shirt.

Mikke Pierson: The retailer’s view

I asked Mikke to weigh in on the topic because I know he feels passionately about it. Mikke…

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The retail debate from both sides of the issue

I keep hearing that the issue of manufacturers opening their own retail stores is still a hot-button topic…

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Duke in Surfsideäó»s offices above the store during its snow carnival and sale earlier this month. Volcom made the apron specially for Duke.

Duke weighs in on retail/manufacturer issue

Duke Edukas, co-owner of Surfside Sports in Costa Mesa, e-mailed his thoughts about yesterday's retail/manufacturer posts. "I think…

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Mark Richards

Mark Richards of Val Surf on retail debate

Mark Richards, co-owner of Val Surf, emailed me about the manufacturer retail debate. Val Surf operates five stores…

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Vipe Desai at Zinc Cafe in Laguna Beach.

Vipe Desai weighs in on retail debate

Vipe Desai has an interesting take on the discussion about manufacturers opening their own retail stores. He's worked…

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L to R: Stephan Garcia of skatewarehouse.com and Ambission owners Dustin Odbert and Dylan Odbert at Ambissionäó»s äóìHot dogs and Champagneäó  art show.

Ambission weighs in on retail debate

Dustin Odbert, an owner of the young Central Coast brand Ambission, wants to share some thoughts on the…

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