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Kevin Bailey and Doug Palladini of Vans. Vans named Doug to a big new role today. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Vans realigns Americas, adds roles

An interview with Vans President Kevin Bailey and Doug Palladini about changes announced today for Vans structure in…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Surfside's Snow Carnival

Duke's take on snow season, plus industry stats from 2007

While I was on my trip to Tampa, I missed the Surfside Sports annual Snow Carnival, a sale…

News May 13, 2013

How snow retailers and manufacturers are ordering and planning next season

In Day 2 of our snow report, retailers and manufacturers share how they are planning business for next…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
West 49 sees stability in its

West 49 sees stability in its back-to-school results

Canadian action sports retailer West 49 reported yesterday that it "held its ground" in the 2009 back-to-school selling…

News May 13, 2013
SIA President David Ingemie

Report from SIA on new venue, reaction, drop in Calif attendance

Denver and Colorado rolled out the red carpet for the SIA tradeshow yesterday. Politicians, local media and the…

News May 13, 2013
Armada President Hans Smith

Armada's action sports ethos

Armada has an action sports marketing and design vibe and targets the same young males as snowboarding. In…

News May 13, 2013
Burton SVP of Global Marketing

Burton SVP of Global Marketing leaves

Some changes at the top of Burton's marketing department.

News May 13, 2013
Ted Li

Oakley VP on surf apparel focus, more

I caught up with Vice President of North America Ted Li this week for a quick update on…

News May 13, 2013
Tilly Levine of Tilly's with Laurent Vrignaud of Big Dreams

Photos, recap from Day 1 at Agenda in Anaheim

A crowded floor as Agenda moves its winter show to ballrooms of the Marriott in Anaheim, California.

News May 13, 2013
Mike West

686 owner on inventories, orders and next season

A talk with Mike West about inventory levels, orders, what's new for next season and the challenges and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Nike Action Sports Leaders: Bastien Renard

From Nike 6.0 to Nike as it tightens action sports focus

I flew to Oregon and met with top Nike execs about major changes in Nike's branding, product and…

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