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Sullen outgrows warehouse, orders way up

I received an interesting e-mail from Sullen Clothing in Irvine about the great show they had at ASR…

News May 13, 2013

Adio executive on recent layoffs

I spoke with Adio brand manager Dave Ahumada yesterday to try to sort out the rumors floating around…

News May 13, 2013

Surf and skate shops on holiday and planning for spring

I checked in with four surf and skate shops this week - South Coast in San Diego, Liberty…

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Nike CEO Mark Parker at ASR in 2008

Nike internal review could lead to job cuts

Nike said yesterday it will streamline and restructure its company to become more efficient and get products to…

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Ergo tries to break in from

Ergo tries to break in from the East Coast

Today, we catch up with Ergo, a young brand trying to break into the industry from the East…

News May 13, 2013
Update: Source Interlink's

Update: Source Interlink's prepackaged bankruptcy is moving right along

Source Interlink's pre-packaged bankruptcy appears to be proceeding just as the media giant intended when it filed late…

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Surprise winner emerges in Active auction

A surprise winner has emerged in the bidding for Active Ride Shop. A Florida real estate and hotel…

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The CCS store in Santa Monica

Foot Locker execs on CCS test stores, adding skate to European stores, and more

During Foot Locker's second quarter earnings conference call last week, company executives commented on the performance of the…

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Julie Bartholet is the new director of sales at Black Box Distribution

Executive moves: Julie Bartholet joins Black Box

Julie Bartholet is the new director of sales at Black Box Distribution and will report to Black Box…

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A full house in the Epic Ballroom at the Shorebreak Hotel.

Highlights from the Executive Roundtable with Skullcandy executives

Skullcandy CEO Rick Alden and President Jeremy Andrus shared stories, advice and insights Tuesday about the wild growth…

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Nike's Trevor Edwards

Nike reveals size of action sports brands

Updated 2:12 p.m.: Nike plans to double the size of its Nike branded action sports business in five…

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