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A skate contest in China. Photo courtesy of Iconx.

The action sports business scene in China, Day 1

We talked to more than 25 people working on the ground in China from many companies to discover…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
A photo from Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado. Photo courtesy of Colorado Ski Country USA.

Late snow equals light sales

We check in with retailers across the country about how the slow start to snow season is impacting…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sole Technology owner Pierre AndrÕ© Senizergues

More photos from SIA

We ran into lots of people at SIA, and have more photos from the busy show floor.

News May 13, 2013
Weak snow equals inventory

Weak snow equals inventory hangover

As expected, the third worst snow season in 46 years has impacted sales and inventories at stores that…

News May 13, 2013
Rob Dyrdek and Alien Workshop Co-Founder Chris Carter at the Zumiez $100k party in January. At the party

Dyrdek acquires DNA Distribution

In January, Rob Dyrdek announced he wanted to buy DNA Distribution from Burton. Today, he announced the deal…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez beats sales estimates -

Zumiez beats sales estimates – again

Comps by week for Zumiez in May and information about the best performing categories for one of the…

News May 13, 2013
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Volcom's first-half revenue, profitability

We listened to PPR's earnings conference call this morning and have details about how Volcom performed in Q2…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
A few items from the new surf line

Under Armour targets surfing and action sports

We talk with Brendan Hanley of Under Armour to find out more about the company's move into the…

News May 13, 2013
Skullcandy's IPO was priced at $20 per share last year. It's stock price fell to $10.05 today.

Skullcandy Q3 details; stock falls to new 52-week low

Many details about Skullcandy's Q3 results, including why the stock market didn't like the report, the company's increasing…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Adidas pro snowboard team at the company's Portland headquarters. Photo courtesy of Adidas.

Adidas Action Sports VP on move into snow, skate strategy, what's next

We find out about Adidas's strategy for action sports, its plans for snow, investments it is making in…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Shaun Neff. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Private equity firm invests in Neff

Growing accessories company Neff has received an investment from a private equity firm.

News May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series