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Lib Tech is addressing the freeski movement in its own irreverent way with its NAS line - Narrow Ass Snowboards.

The growth of freeskiing and the changing snow market

Freeskiing is growing faster than snowboarding and we talk to snow brands and retailers that are - and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Fernando Aguerre and Craig Stevenson.

Report from Quiksilver shareholder meeting

Quiksilver reviewed its future plan, listed key accomplishments for 2010 and gave an update on Japan operations. We…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott.

Woolcott on selling to PPR

SES asks Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott about the decision to sell to PPR, if he is committed to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Stance President John Wilson and CEO Jeff Kearl.

Stance prepares for European debut, more news

We get a business update on Stance from President John Wilson. Stance has made quite a splash in…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez on Canada

Zumiez on Canada, discounting, snow business

We listened to Zumiez's earnings call this afternoon. Details on snow sales, Canada performance and openings, junior's, why…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Jim Shubin at Agenda Thursday. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Shubin to RVCA, Vujicic to Neff

I learned of some executive moves while walking the floor of Agenda Thursday.

News May 13, 2013
Stuart Martin of Zumiez with Jeff Taylor of DC Shoes

Photos and report from SIA

A busy SIA got underway Thursday in Denver and despite the disappointing snowfall this season, the mood wasn’t…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez Founder and Chairman Tom Campion. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Zumiez store plans in U.S. Canada, snow results, more

Company executives discussed snow performance, Canada plans, overall new store plans, its accelerating ecommerce business and more on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Source: SIA RetailTRAK_†¢ Data produced by The Leisure Trends Group.

Snow outerwear sales lowest in four years, inventories rise

According to new SIA data, snowboard outerwear sales hit the lowest level in four years so far this…

News May 13, 2013
Kent Theissen of OrOnge Boardshop in BC

Checking in with snow retailers on past, next season

We talk with OrOnge Boardshop, The Source, SFO, Showcase, Milo, One Way and K-5 about snow trends. One…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Vans new LXVI line at the Foot Locker at South Coast Plaza. Photos by Shop-eat-surf.

Details about Vans, North Face in Q2

We listened to the VF earnings call and have details about the performance of Vans and the North…

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