Industry brands are shifting how much – and where – they spend on marketing
Surf and skate brands are masters at building buzz and attracting customers through advertising and marketing. But the…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Latest In: Surf
Jack's delays San Clemente opening; eyes the South Bay
I recently heard from Jamal Abdelmuti, one of the co-owners of Jack's Surfboards, that the Jack's partners decided…
News May 13, 2013
More about action sports brands going to JCPenney
Updated 11:05 a.m.: Ryan Sheckler's new clothing line for JCPenney is not related to his sponsorship with Etnies.…
News May 13, 2013
Doug Palladini elected president of SIMA
From SIMA: SIMA ANNOUNCES NEWLY ELECTED 2009 SIMA OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND APPOINTED ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS- Doug…
News May 13, 2013
Action sports CEOs and their mothers
In honor of Mother's Day, here are photos of three industry CEOs and their mothers, who obviously did…
News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver earnings and conference call later today
Quiksilver reports second quarter earnings later today and will likely provide an update on its efforts to improve…
News May 13, 2013
Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett on the remaking of Hurley
Roger and Bob show us a prototype of a new store opening in Laguna Beach in July, talk…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Vans star of VF earnings
Vans was the star of VF Corp.'s earnings conference call this afternoon, with executives citing the brand's 14…
News May 13, 2013
Swell CEO discusses launch of new site for core stores
Swell.com launched a new site for core surf shops this week called Coreshopsdirect.com. The site is a directory…
News May 13, 2013
Police provide more details about arrest of Williams' murder suspect
I spoke this afternoon with San Diego Police Lt. Kevin Rooney to get a better understanding of how…
News May 13, 2013
SIMA Image Award winners named
The SIMA Image Award ceremony just ended. Here are the winners. Click here to read the brands nominated…
News May 13, 2013
