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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

Dew Tour's Skate Open//ISF Skateboarding World Championships this weekend

RYAN SHECKLER, PAUL RODRIGUEZ AND BUCKY LASEK SET TO COMPETE AT DEW TOUR’S SKATE OPEN, ISF SKATEBOARDING WORLD…

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Globe returns to

Globe returns to profitability; CEO comments

Globe International Limited released its full year earnings. Plus, an interview with CEO Matt Hill about the results.

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Former BRA Executive Director Melissa Clary with ASR's Andy Tompkins. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Changes afoot at BRA, IASC

The new year will bring change to two industry trade groups.

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Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Active President on changes at Active

We ask Active President Esmail Mawjee about some big personnel changes at Active.

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Inside a Zumiez store. Photo courtesy of Zumiez.

Zumiez sales momentum continues

Details about how Zumiez performed in May, including what categories recorded increases, and a break down of comp…

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Iconix to acquire all of Zoo

Iconix to acquire all of Zoo York

The Iconix Brand Group said this morning it will acquire full ownership of the Zoo York brand. We…

News May 13, 2013
Etnies Domestic Sales Manager Aaron Vujicic at Agenda. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Three key etnies styles for Spring 2012

We got an update at Agenda about etnies three key stories for Spring 2012, including a new Sheckler…

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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
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