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Journeys, Foot Locker comment on skate

Skate shoes were a major driver of Journeys 4 percent comp increase in the third quarter, executives from…

News May 13, 2013
Andy Tompkins of ASR

ASR partners with Class to pull fashion and streetwear crowd

ASR and Class Events are joining forces to create a show within a show at ASR at the…

News May 13, 2013

Foot Locker expanding in skate in 2009

One of Foot Locker's key initiatives in 2009 is to expand its skate shoe business, company executives said…

News May 13, 2013
Vans reports decent Q1

Vans reports decent Q1, Reef struggling

VF Corp., the parent company of Vans, Reef and myriad other brands, said today that Vans revenue rose…

News May 13, 2013
Vans VP of Marketing Doug Palladini

Talking with Doug Palladini about writing the Vans book

I drove to Cypress last night for the launch party for Vans new book with a burning question…

News May 13, 2013
Glik's VP Jim Glik and Nick Karels

Retailers and others party at DC's Gold Standard event Saturday

I stopped by DC's closing Monster party Saturday night, held as part of their Gold Standard event in…

News May 13, 2013
Skateboarding Hall of Fame

Skateboarding Hall of Fame inauguration, Go Skateboarding foundation fundraiser details

Our friends at the International Association of Skateboard Companies sent us details about the upcoming Skateboarding Hall of…

News May 13, 2013
Element President Johnny Schillereff. Plan B will operate from Element headquarters in Irvine.

Billabong to license Plan B skate brand with option to buy

Element’s Founder and President Johnny Schillereff said in a release:  “The Billabong group’s unwavering support has helped Element…

News May 13, 2013
Cliff Haddadin

Beach Bums calls it quits, employee says

The retailer is going out of business, according to a store employee.

News May 13, 2013
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