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The Giro booth.

SIA settles into Denver

"What a difference a year makes," was a common refrain at SIA this year.

News May 13, 2013
SIA President Dave Ingemie. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

SIA reverses decision on earlier show

Retailers and reps objected to the earlier show dates.

News May 13, 2013
A pair of Frends headphones. Photo courtesy of Frends.

Frends after its freshman season

Frends is an online community and headphone company founded by professional snowboarders. We get an update on business…

News May 13, 2013
Ben Pruess. Photo courtesy of Holden.

Interview with new Holden CEO

A talk with new Holden CEO Ben Pruess as he starts his new job and settles into his…

News May 13, 2013
An Oakley shop in shop in Shanghai. Photo courtesy of Oakley.

The action sports retail landscape in China

In Day 2 of our China series, we explore the retail landscape in China and how brands are…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Clark Gundlach. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Clark Gundlach to Quiksilver

Burton SVP of Sales Clark Gundlach has left Burton to take a senior global snow executive position at…

News May 13, 2013
Mervin Manufacturing Co-founder Mike Olson. Photos by Shop-eat-surf.

Lib Tech surf: "Best business plan for retailers ever"

Co-founder Mike Olson shares why the boards are different, how he thinks the boards can change the market,…

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

Warm winter leads to layoffs at Columbia

The warm winter season and challenges in Europe has begun impacting headcounts at Columbia Sportswear. A story in…

News May 13, 2013
Photo courtesy of Holden

Holden's first sportswear line grabs attention

Important retailers have embraced the sportswear line from snow outerwear brand Holden. Men's fashion icon Nick Wooster also…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks at the

Zumiez sees international growth opportunities

Zumiez executives spoke today about the international potential for the chain, how the retail landscape is changing, brand…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Jono Zacharias

Westlife VP on the integration of Matix

We check in with the Westlife Global Sales VP about how the integration of the Matix brand is…

News May 13, 2013
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