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Snowboard sales down

Snowboard sales down, online sales surge

Snow equipment sales are struggling so far this season, with snowboard sales declining 8% in dollars through November,…

News May 13, 2013
Vans Vice President of Marketing Doug Palladini. Vans has nearly 600

Social Media Science: Brands share best practices

Today, Vans, Sanuk, Hurley, 686, Fox, Rip Curl, Skullcandy and more share how they approach social media and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Another view of the campus. The company also owns a large building next door to the main offices.

A visit to Burton headquarters

I visited Burton headquarters in Burlington, Vermont Friday, as did several retailers from around the country, as the…

News May 13, 2013
Vestal's Derek Boucher and Johnny Gehris. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Vestal climbs back

How Vestal survived and its new approach to business and spending.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Ludo Boinnard

Boinnard creates new ski company

Ludo Boinnard is best known in the moto world for creating One Industries. Now, he's turning his attention…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Updated: PPR on Volcom

Updated: PPR on Volcom executive contracts

Updated Sunday, May 15: I followed up with PPR to see if employment contracts for Volcom executives are…

News May 13, 2013
Skullcandy settles three

Skullcandy settles three workplace complaints

Skullcandy disclosed in one of its public filings that it has settled three workplace complaints regarding former CEO…

News May 13, 2013
John Lacy

Burton SVP on orders, specialty focus, supply chain

A talk with Burton SVP John Lacy about how orders turned out for the season, how Burton is…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Roxy has

DC gains No. 2 spot at Quik – 2011 revenue details

We listened to Quik's conference call this afternoon. Details include revenues for each brand, 5-year growth plan, rebounding…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Team Electric: Kip Arnette

Electric expands soft goods line

Electric's Bruce Beach and Matt Brodrick tell us about Electric Visual's expanded soft goods line, which has an…

News May 13, 2013
Nixon CEO Andy Laats and EVP of Marketing Chad DiNenna. Photo courtesy of Nixon.

Nixon founders on return to independence

An interview with the Nixon co-founders about what's next for the brand now that it will once again…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series