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Executive Edition

Howe's business idea for better boardsports stores
Journeys on skate shoes, eyes Canada
Foot Locker announces CCS store plans
Slater salary, Quik executive bonuses and more
Core Careers: Reef President Jim Gerson
More Executive Edition…

Financial news

Billabong to license Plan B skate brand
Journeys on skate shoes, eyes Canada
Retailers report strong February sales
Zumiez sales zoom in February
Slater salary, Quik executive bonuses and more
More Financial news…

Surf

Vans making big surf apparel push
Photos from new Becker SUP store
PT reports on Kelly Slater 3D movie premiere
Bob Mignogna takes position at ISA
Firewire CEO on growing in a recession and more
More Surf…

Skate

Billabong to license Plan B skate brand
The business of the Berrics II
Berra on the business of The Berrics
Jamie Thomas on Crossroads
Lost launches skateboards
More Skate…

Snow

Burton CEO on job cuts, orders and retailers
Burton cuts staff, reinstates salaries
ThirtyTwo segments outerwear line after good debut
Neff makes key hires to help manage growth
Airblaster makes big plans for Ninja Suit
More Snow…

Retail

Journeys on skate shoes, eyes Canada
Foot Locker announces CCS store plans
Retailers report strong February sales
Zumiez sales zoom in February
Department store sales report
More Retail…

Apparel

Howe's business idea for better boardsports stores
Vans making big surf apparel push
O'Quinn retools and survives
Livity filling growing environmental niche
Jim Shubin joins La Jolla Group
More Apparel…

Footwear

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

Accessories

Orange21 to make Margaritaville glasses
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
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

Core Careers: FUEL TV General Manager CJ Olivares
Surfline partners with Surfing and Surfer websites
Looking back, looking ahead
Our paid subscription model turns 1
More Media…

Industry Events

Top 10 reasons to come to Skullcandy event
Report from SIMA Women's Boot Camp
Member registration open for Skullcandy event
Andy Tompkins on ASR's future, profits and snow
More Industry Events…

All Archives

Skate News

Billabong to license Plan B skate brand with option to buy
March 05, 2010 10:06 AM
Executive Edition
The Business of The Berrics II
February 18, 2010 05:45 AM
Executive Edition
Berra on the business of The Berrics
February 17, 2010 06:24 AM
Jamie Thomas on Crossroads
February 05, 2010 12:45 PM
Matt Biolos on Lost's new skateboard line
January 22, 2010 06:00 AM
Podium Distribution co-owner on new Matix collection and more
January 21, 2010 06:15 AM
Executive Edition
Action sports, outdoor brands lead VF’s growth
January 14, 2010 02:30 PM
Executive Edition
Zumiez plans for slow growth
January 14, 2010 02:02 PM
Executive Edition
What the kids say about brand loyalty, logo apparel and stores
January 13, 2010 01:37 PM
Late buying rush pushes Zumiez to positive comps for December
January 06, 2010 03:31 PM
Adio finds new home with NY licensing co.
December 29, 2009 07:06 AM
Panel explores the inner workings of La Jolla Group tonight
December 10, 2009 07:30 AM
Jamie Thomas on Crossroads and ASR partnership
December 07, 2009 01:57 PM
ASR and Crossroads team up for skate trade show
December 07, 2009 08:19 AM
Agenda and Berrics drop trade show bomb
December 04, 2009 06:37 AM
Executive Edition
Journeys comments on skate shoes
November 24, 2009 10:06 AM
Quiksilver's 40th party and Tony Hawk Show in Paris
November 23, 2009 07:08 AM
Executive Edition
Foot Locker on CCS performance and plans
November 20, 2009 08:41 AM
Executive moves: Julie Bartholet joins Black Box
November 19, 2009 06:20 AM
DC SVP of Apparel resigns
November 10, 2009 06:13 AM
Skater Jamie Thomas will ride for Insight in synergistic move
November 10, 2009 06:10 AM
Registration now open to all for our Dec. 8 Executive Roundtable with Gary Schoenfeld
November 09, 2009 05:28 AM
Executive Edition
What Vans has learned after 1 year in China
October 26, 2009 06:00 AM
Photos from Skateboarding Hall of Fame induction
October 26, 2009 05:55 AM
Executive Edition
State of skate shoes - Adidas
October 16, 2009 08:24 AM
Executive Edition
State of skate shoes - Converse
October 16, 2009 07:51 AM
Executive Edition
State of skate shoes - Ipath
October 16, 2009 06:44 AM
Executive Edition
State of skate shoes - Fallen
October 15, 2009 06:00 AM
Executive Edition
State of skate shoes - Adio
October 15, 2009 05:55 AM
Executive Edition
State of skate shoes - Osiris
October 14, 2009 06:00 AM
Executive Edition
State of Skate Shoes - C1RCA
October 14, 2009 05:55 AM
Executive Edition
State of skate shoes - Globe CEO Matt Hill
October 13, 2009 06:20 AM
Executive Edition
State of skate shoes - Sole Technology
October 13, 2009 06:15 AM
Skateboarding Hall of Fame inauguration, Go Skateboarding foundation fundraiser details
October 13, 2009 06:04 AM
Executive Edition
State of the skate shoe market
October 12, 2009 06:08 AM
Executive Edition
State of skate shoes - Nike SB
October 12, 2009 06:05 AM
Executive Edition
State of skate shoes - Vans
October 12, 2009 06:05 AM
Skate group responds to BRA trade show petition
October 08, 2009 12:44 PM
BRA wants skate brands back at Surf Expo
October 06, 2009 06:52 AM
Sole Technology takes over direct distribution of etnies and ThirtyTwo in Germany
October 02, 2009 10:28 AM
Executive Edition
Volcom's CFO gives investors upbeat news on the brand, industry
October 01, 2009 12:52 PM
Executive Edition
Steve Murray urges brands to embrace authenticity and innovation
October 01, 2009 10:28 AM
West 49 sees stability in its back-to-school results
October 01, 2009 10:10 AM
DC Shoes European general manager leaves
September 24, 2009 08:57 AM
Executive Edition
Big news at Active Ride Shop
September 22, 2009 05:55 AM
World Industries creates mobile warehouses for retailers
September 22, 2009 05:55 AM
Andy Tompkins on the recent show, the skate situation and more
September 21, 2009 06:56 AM
New president for DC Shoes named; brand to return to core skate values
September 14, 2009 06:34 AM
Checking out Crossroads skate show
September 11, 2009 08:33 AM
Journeys exec on skate brands, PacSun and more
September 09, 2009 06:37 AM
Executive Edition
New Vans President on his plans for apparel, the future for Vans Girls and gaining market share in a recession
September 08, 2009 06:00 AM
Foot Locker execs on CCS test stores, adding skate to European stores, and more
August 28, 2009 07:15 AM
Globe International Limited's North American sales decline 20 percent, headcount reduced by 38 percent
August 27, 2009 09:37 AM
Staff reduced today at DC Shoes
August 26, 2009 12:41 PM
Executive Edition
Black Box Distribution owners on their new partnership, the recession, Insight, Crossroads and the future
August 25, 2009 07:00 AM
SPoT launches a new trade show
August 12, 2009 06:20 AM
Zumiez July comps decline by double-digits
August 05, 2009 01:14 PM
Retailers and others party at DC's Gold Standard event Saturday
August 03, 2009 05:38 AM
ASC brings marketers together to mix corporate and endemic sponsors
July 31, 2009 11:35 AM
Mark Miller leaves DC Shoes
July 28, 2009 09:48 AM
Vans star of VF earnings
July 21, 2009 03:38 PM
Insight and Black Box form new partnership
July 15, 2009 06:31 PM
Executive Edition
Executive Comp: A closer look at CEO perks
July 09, 2009 06:28 AM
Executive Edition
Comparing the total pay packages for action sports executives and others
July 08, 2009 06:30 AM
Executive Edition
Executive Comp: What CEOs of action sports, apparel and retail companies made last year
July 07, 2009 09:55 AM
Target expands Shaun White collection; clothes arrive in 1,699 stores in August
July 07, 2009 09:46 AM
Frank Delgadillo on Comune's first season
June 30, 2009 06:26 AM
Quiksilver makes skate denim push
June 29, 2009 06:00 AM
Sole Tech Europe switches distributors in Russia
June 24, 2009 09:17 AM
Talking with Podium VP Brian Dunlap about business, DVS, Matix and more
June 22, 2009 06:05 AM
Skateboard business leaders on industry challenges, opportunities and the Olympics
June 19, 2009 08:13 AM
Surprise winner emerges in Active auction
June 17, 2009 07:47 PM
Kasaks out, Schoenfeld in as PacSun CEO and President
June 17, 2009 04:37 PM
Black Box names Frank Messman CEO and partner
June 11, 2009 06:10 AM
West 49 posts solid topline results in Q1
June 11, 2009 06:00 AM
DC Shoes President Nick Adcock on leaving DC, and what is next
June 09, 2009 04:33 PM
Talking with Doug Palladini about writing the Vans book
June 05, 2009 08:18 AM
Journeys execs on Foot Locker's skate push and more
June 03, 2009 08:00 AM
Ipath plots a comeback
June 02, 2009 07:55 AM
Blitz brings Momentum Wheel Co. under its distribution umbrella
June 01, 2009 06:00 AM
New Vans Americas president named
May 29, 2009 08:19 AM
Executive Edition
A visit to the first brick-and-mortar CCS store in the country; a potential rival to Zumiez?
May 28, 2009 08:16 AM
CCS opens store in California, more to come
May 26, 2009 07:17 AM
Action sports start-ups will pitch to investors next month
May 22, 2009 06:40 AM
Zumiez Q1 09 results: down double-digits, but better than expected
May 21, 2009 01:15 PM
Executive Edition
Zumiez bids for Active Ride Shop; outlines big plans for chain
May 18, 2009 05:43 PM
Talking with Per Welinder about changes at Blitz and the future
May 12, 2009 08:00 AM
The state of the skateboarding industry
May 12, 2009 07:30 AM
Action sports CEOs and their mothers
May 11, 2009 05:57 AM
Update: Source Interlink's prepackaged bankruptcy is moving right along
May 07, 2009 10:59 AM
LA Times turns to Tommy Knapp for core store makeover
May 06, 2009 07:05 AM
Canadian retailer West 49 rejects Adrenalina bid
May 05, 2009 02:22 PM
Green Room idea for stores gains steam as ASEC rolls out new features
May 05, 2009 06:30 AM
Executive Edition
The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission
May 04, 2009 08:00 AM
New IASC board members and officers elected
April 30, 2009 01:02 PM
Vans reports decent Q1, Reef struggling
April 28, 2009 03:40 PM
Source Interlink SVP discusses bankruptcy filing
April 28, 2009 09:30 AM
Executive Edition
Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009
April 16, 2009 06:00 AM
More about action sports brands going to JCPenney
April 09, 2009 06:45 AM
Report and photos from IASC Summit
April 06, 2009 07:50 AM
PacSun says Adrenalina drops its board bid
April 03, 2009 08:45 AM
Connect extends its deadline for brands to pitch to investors
April 03, 2009 08:37 AM
ASR changes dates for 2010 shows
April 02, 2009 06:02 AM
PM Tenore of RVCA meets with Obama at the White House
March 30, 2009 05:43 AM
Active bankruptcy filing details
March 24, 2009 02:50 PM
Active files for bankruptcy protection to reorganize
March 23, 2009 04:06 PM
Factor54 lands key reps, plus other updates
March 23, 2009 07:35 AM
Ergo tries to break in from the East Coast
March 17, 2009 01:12 PM
Active closes five stores, more closures planned
March 16, 2009 02:11 PM
Zumiez reports growth for 2008, but tough second half and shrinking sales for Q4
March 12, 2009 01:05 PM
Possible DC sale a hot topic during Quik earnings conference call
March 11, 2009 04:15 PM
Executive Edition
How Roxy, Rip Curl and O'Neill Clothing are adjusting their spends and strategies online and in print
March 11, 2009 06:00 AM
Executive Edition
Industry brands are shifting how much - and where - they spend on marketing
March 10, 2009 06:00 AM
Joe's Sports & Outdoors, an important snow and skate retailer, declares bankruptcy
March 06, 2009 08:21 AM
Journeys' chief on price points, strength of skate and PacSun
March 06, 2009 06:53 AM
Foot Locker expanding in skate in 2009
March 06, 2009 06:49 AM
A talk with Analog's Kevin Meehan
March 03, 2009 05:48 AM
January tough for core stores
March 02, 2009 05:46 AM
Executive Edition
Store tour: Dick's deep spring discounts on some action sports brands
February 26, 2009 07:24 AM
Executive Edition
Store tour, Los Angeles: Burton, Channel Islands, Fred Segal, DC, Nine Star
February 25, 2009 09:00 AM
Jan. 09 Trade show wrap: Smaller crowds all around, but business got done
February 25, 2009 06:30 AM
Executive Edition
Store tour, spring 2009 - a look at merchandise, pricing and more
February 24, 2009 08:19 AM
Billabong says no thanks to PSUN price demands
February 20, 2009 09:13 AM
Volcom records tough Q4, expects double-digit sales declines for Q1
February 19, 2009 04:48 PM
Volcom cuts 8 percent of workforce, reduces salaries
February 19, 2009 01:15 PM
Target to carry Shaun White clothes year-round starting in fall
February 18, 2009 11:11 AM
Fyasko growing with art-driven T's and more
February 18, 2009 07:39 AM
Nike internal review could lead to job cuts
February 11, 2009 06:38 AM
VF on Vans, Reef results and its acquisition strategy
February 10, 2009 03:56 PM
Volcom's Jason Steris on boardshorts, Stone Age and denim
February 10, 2009 08:13 AM
Sole Tech experiences more layoffs
February 07, 2009 06:56 AM
Industry vets and others and their tips for weathering 2009
January 30, 2009 08:59 AM
RVCA CEO Tenore on growth and more
January 28, 2009 06:01 AM
DC executives stay focused on plan
January 26, 2009 06:00 AM
ASR partners with Class to pull fashion and streetwear crowd
January 22, 2009 05:55 AM
Steve Murray on changes in VF's structure
January 21, 2009 06:52 AM
Wovens up, watches down in December at core stores
January 21, 2009 06:36 AM
Gatto leaves VF; Murray of Vans promoted
January 20, 2009 06:24 AM
Surf Expo: Better than expected
January 19, 2009 09:21 AM
Quick report from Surf Expo
January 16, 2009 05:44 AM
ICRX Report: Zumiez leaders push authenticity at the mall
January 15, 2009 10:08 AM
ICRX Report: Volcom's strength this year linked to supporting core specialty stores
January 14, 2009 04:18 PM
VF forecasting revenue decline in 2009
January 14, 2009 07:04 AM
Retailers reveal top categories for business growth
January 13, 2009 07:31 AM
Executive Edition
The changing consumer: The brand perspective
January 13, 2009 06:00 AM
Surf and skate shops on holiday and planning for spring
January 07, 2009 07:12 AM
Altamont forecasting strong growth for 2009
January 05, 2009 07:56 AM
VF layoffs across two units - none announced in Outdoor thus far
December 17, 2008 11:35 AM
A report from Etnies' party for Adidas employees in Portland
December 09, 2008 05:55 AM
Agenda targeting skate hardgoods
December 08, 2008 05:30 AM
Etnies hosting beer party for Adidas employees
December 04, 2008 09:52 AM
Journeys, Foot Locker comment on skate
November 26, 2008 06:22 AM
A visit with Skatepark of Tampa
November 10, 2008 06:20 AM
Mark Miller of DC on Irvine Spectrum store
September 30, 2008 07:10 AM
Foot Locker buys online skate retailer CCS
September 29, 2008 03:14 PM
DC charging ahead with growth plan
September 15, 2008 05:42 AM
Shane Wallace on new store and cash flow
September 09, 2008 06:07 AM
North America sales boost Globe results
August 29, 2008 07:08 AM
ESPN expands and upgrades online mission
July 31, 2008 05:35 AM
Pierre and Don on Maloof Cup and business
July 14, 2008 06:02 AM
One Distribution on KR3W and the future
July 02, 2008 06:19 AM
One Distribution has another hit with Supra
July 01, 2008 06:54 AM
Sole Technology pulls out of September ASR
June 02, 2008 06:14 AM
Mark Miller of DC on new Spectrum store
May 09, 2008 07:58 AM
Sole Tech plans to go carbon neutral
April 21, 2008 02:18 PM
Pierre on the state of the skate shoe industry
April 21, 2008 02:00 PM
More on Adio situation
April 05, 2008 02:08 PM
Adio executive on recent layoffs
April 05, 2008 08:10 AM
Matt Hensley on Innes and other ventures
April 05, 2008 06:01 AM
Osiris clawing back with its new strategy
March 17, 2008 06:42 AM
DC apparel moving into department stores
March 07, 2008 10:08 AM
More data about the skate shoe market
March 05, 2008 06:08 AM
Why Pierre is adding a new executive job
February 25, 2008 06:38 AM
Insight: Skate community has embraced us
February 04, 2008 05:45 AM
Gravis: Launching skate program in spring
January 26, 2008 07:33 PM
Vans president cautiously optimistic on ‘08
January 25, 2008 05:39 AM
Listen to MP3 Audio
PacSun cutting shoes; Sole Tech reacts
January 24, 2008 06:27 AM
Element Eden gaining traction
December 11, 2007 05:11 AM
Sole Tech: a renewed focus on the core
November 21, 2007 06:48 AM
Vans promotes Jeff Moore, two others
October 18, 2007 06:07 AM
Don Brown on marketing the GvR contest
October 08, 2007 05:50 AM
Vans parties at new headquarters
October 05, 2007 06:49 AM
Sole Tech takes a field trip, to the movies
September 25, 2007 06:01 AM
Pierre André: Speaking at the U.N. Tuesday
July 30, 2007 06:23 AM