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Executive Edition

Core Careers: Quiksilver SVP John Mills
Oakley restructures and hones in on apparel
Core Careers: Kelley Bruemmer of Reef
Snow retailers report on hot brands and trends
Rossignol president on rebuilding and bottom line
More Executive Edition…

Financial news

Volcom board reinstates executive salaries
Important information in Quik's annual report
West 49 reports holiday sales
ICR Report
Reef restructures sales force
More Financial news…

Surf

Volcom board reinstates executive salaries
Quiksilver's Steve Wilson on fall trends
SIMA and BRA team up for Surf Summit 13
Lost launches skateboards
Rusty President on wired fleece, segmentation
More Surf…

Skate

Lost launches skateboards
Update on Matix, DVS and Lakai
ICR Report
ICR Report
ICR Report
More Skate…

Snow

Airblaster makes big plans for Ninja Suit
Oakley restructures and hones in on apparel
Photos from SIA: Burton, Mervin, 686 and more
Report from SIA on new venue, reaction
Snow retailers report on hot brands and trends
More Snow…

Retail

Zumiez reports positive January comps
Green Rooms boosting sales for some stores
West 49 reports holiday sales
ICR Report
ICR Report
More Retail…

Apparel

Jim Shubin joins La Jolla Group
Manhattan Beachwear sold
Four Star partners with streetwear brand
Rusty President on wired fleece, segmentation
Executive moves: Lole names new VPs
More Apparel…

Footwear

ICR Report
ICR Report
ICR Report
ICR Report
Reef restructures sales force
More Footwear…

Accessories

Oakley restructures and hones in on apparel
Bruce Beach on luggage, soft goods and sunglasses
Inside Skullcandy and its expansion plans
Skull Candy's Rick Alden lands magazine award
Sunglass Hut to expand at Macy's
More Accessories…

International news

West 49 CEO to brands: stop inventory dump
Understanding the Canadian market
Data sets/global retail comps
Data Sets/ June 09 Tourism
Data sets/ June consumer confidence
More International news…

Media

Surfline partners with Surfing and Surfer websites
Looking back, looking ahead
Our paid subscription model turns 1
More Media…

Industry Events

Surf Expo wrap: mood, attendance, new features
Agenda photos and wrapup
Looking back, looking ahead
More Industry Events…

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Firewire CEO Mark Price
Firewire CEO on growing during a recession and new fin
February 08, 2010 07:04 AM

By SHELBY STANGER

Although hardgoods is a tough category these days, we heard a lot of good things about surfboard brand Firewire during the holiday.

At ASR, we caught up with CEO Mark Price who told us how the brand is growing during the recession and remaining profitable. He also told us about a new fin technology that he says will increase surfing performance, and most likely, sales as well.

ASR labelWhy did I hear so much hype about Firewire during the holidays?

There were two reasons. First, w...  Read More...     Email to Friend

Sport Chalet narrows loss, says other stores discounts hurt sales
February 08, 2010 07:00 AM

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY

I’m catching up on Sport Chalet’s earnings for the quarter ended Dec. 27 that were released during ASR.

The important industry retailer narrowed its net loss to $3.8 million vs. $32.4 million for the quarter.

Sales fell 8.9 percent to $95.3 million.

Same-store sales declined 10.8%.

The company said same-store sales were impacted by the weak macro economic environment and competitors’ promotional activity.

While Sport Chalet did not name Dick’s Sporting Goods, I am guessing that is what they are referring to since Dick’s ran several very aggressive promot...  Read More...     Email to Friend

Billabong's Candy Harris
Register by Friday for by SIMA's Women's Market Boot Camp
February 08, 2010 06:45 AM

Press Release:

SIMA WOMEN’S MARKET BOOT CAMP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

- Deadline to register is Friday, February 12-

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (January 27, 2010) – The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) is proud to announce that registration is now open for Women’s Market Boot Camp to be held on February 25, 2010, at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, Calif. The half-day event, with support from TEEN VOGUE, will consist of two seminars and a panel discussion. The event will begin with a group breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at noon.

“Right now is a pivotal time in our industry to focus o...  Read More...     Email to Friend

ASR's Andy Tompkins.
Andy Tompkins on ASR's future, profits, and snow opportunities
February 05, 2010 12:51 PM

Plus a slide show from the show floor.

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY

Heading into this ASR there was a lot of buzz that the show was in trouble. People were worried about the late dates, the increased trade show competition and that some of the large brands, such as Quiksilver, Roxy, Hurley and Reef, weren’t exhibiting.

Despite the fears, I spoke with several exhibitors who told me the show was better and busier than expected.

I also talked with ASR’s Andy Tompkins about the show, if ASR will happen twice a year in the futur...  Read More...     Email to Friend

Sole Technology's Don Brown and Black Box and Crossroads founder Jamie Thomas.
Jamie Thomas on Crossroads
February 05, 2010 12:45 PM

Plus photos from Crossroads.

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY

Down at Crossroads, I checked in with Jamie Thomas on Thursday to see how he thought the first event in conjunction with ASR went.

He said the vibe had been very positive, and that Wednesday had been particularly busy.

Having the event outdoors, with fewer rules and the ability to skate around, was really important, he said.

He said it was great to have a show that is organic and raw and outside so people feel free and comfortable, instead of trying to “bottle and package it into a contrived setting in a convention center,” Jamie said.

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Richard Woolcott
Murray, Woolcott and Blankinship on ASR
February 05, 2010 12:40 PM

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY

Here is some reaction to ASR from Steve Murray, President of VF’s Action Sports Coalition sports, RVCA President Brad Blankenship and Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott.

Steve Murray

Steve said he came into the show fearing the worst for ASR because the buzz was that the show was struggling.

Steve MurrayAnd Agenda has created something that fits the bill, he said -- meaning it has created an environment where business can get done without pretentiousness and without the closed-booth env...  Read More...     Email to Friend

Class founder Jason Bates with RVCA's Pat Tenore and Brad Blankinship.
Photos from ASR and Class
February 04, 2010 08:12 AM

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY

ASR got underway with a new look Wednesday. Many of the booths had a uniform aesthetic and open format.

We talked to ASR's Andy Tompkins about the show and the future of ASR, and will have that story tomorrow.

In the meantime, here are some photos from day one of ASR and Class, which was held upstairs.

I'll stop by Crossroads in the Petco parking lot today.

 

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