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Steve Murray on changes in VF's structure

I followed up with Vans President Steve Murray to ask what yesterday's restructuring at VF means for VF…

News May 13, 2013
Analog General Manager Kevin Meehan

A talk with Analog's Kevin Meehan

I stopped by the Burton campus in Irvine last week to talk to Kevin Meehan, general manager of…

News May 13, 2013
Ryan Sheckler

More about action sports brands going to JCPenney

Updated 11:05 a.m.: Ryan Sheckler's new clothing line for JCPenney is not related to his sponsorship with Etnies.…

News May 13, 2013
The Ipath Grasshopper

Ipath plots a comeback

I met with Ipath executives to catch up with the skate shoe brand and hear how the company…

News May 13, 2013
Former DC President Nick Adcock with Mark Miller

Mark Miller leaves DC Shoes

Updated July 30 with comments from Mark and confirmation from Quiksilver. Mark Miller, senior vice president and general…

News May 13, 2013
BRA mentioned the petition at the IASC Retailer Roundtable at ASR.

BRA wants skate brands back at Surf Expo

Updated at 8:47 a.m. with additional context from BRA Executive Director Melissa Clary. The Board Retailers Association sent…

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Matt Biolos

Matt Biolos on Lost's new skateboard line

Lost is branching out beyond its surfboard roots to make skateboards. I spoke with Lost co-founder and famous…

News May 13, 2013
The Vox team (L to R): Matt Gentilucci

Vox skate shoes restructures and more

We get an update on changes at Vox, its price point shoe the Trooper Relief, and find out…

News May 13, 2013
A Zumiez store. File photo courtesy of Zumiez.

Zumiez to expand to Canada, brokerage says

The action sports retail scene in Canada may get more competition soon from a well-funded and successful retail…

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
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