by The Editors on March 19, 2013
After less than a year-and-a-half at Nike (most recently as GM of Nike+Digital Sport), former Volcom General Counsel Hoby Darling has apparently accepted the job of CEO at Skullcandy, according to a story in the Portland Business Journal.
“I am extremely excited to join the Skullcandy team at this early stage of the company’s global growth cycle,” Darling said in a statement.
Interim CEO and founder Rick Alden has to be the happiest of the two, however.
“On behalf of our board, I can’t be more pleased to welcome Hoby to the Skullcandy team,” said Alden, in a news release. “The board is acutely aware of the needs of this organization and has moved swiftly to find the greatest resource to meet those needs. Hoby’s involvement with both emerging and global brands makes him the ideal person to lead this company.”
It would appear that Darling enjoys a challenge.
[Link: Portland Business Journal]
by The Editors on March 19, 2013
Electric Visual co-founder Mike Carter has a new gig as Agenda Trade Show’s vice president of Sales and Marketing. And not surprisingly, he’s pretty happy about it.
“The AGENDA organization has always represented innovation and out-of-the-box thinking, bringing refreshing new energy to the B-2-B community,” Carter said. “AGENDA is unique in their ability to bring different segments, cultures and art forms together under one roof to benefit from one another as well as to create the outlet for established and emerging brands to come together to celebrate the true action/lifestyle movement. I look forward to continuing the relationships with those already affiliated with AGENDA and creating opportunities with new brands that could benefit from the growth AGENDA can provide.”
For the official word from Agenda, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on March 15, 2013
After being a part of the Vancouver BC based No Limits Group for seven years, Lifetime Collective founders Reid Stewart and Trevor Fleming announced today that they have reacquired sole ownership of their brand.
“With this, we begin a new chapter to truly look forward to. We are excited and inspired to be taking the brand forward and progressing it in ways that match the Lifetime vision.This move will keep the fire burning and renew our motivation to keep inspired and creative.” explained Lifetime founders Reid Stewart and Trevor Fleming.
Lifetime’s new offices are located in Vancouver’s Mt. Pleasant district and will also act as a brand new storefront. For the official word, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on March 14, 2013
Supra is celebrating the opening of their first California retail store. It’s in Santa Monica, of course.
“We are pleased with the performance of our first two stores and the response from the public has been amazing,” said a SUPRA spokesperson. “We had many potential locations we were looking at for our third store, but Santa Monica made the most sense because Southern California is where the brand was born. It’s a coming home of sorts, and we’re excited about the location.”
Place looks mighty smooth, no? The Supra store is located at 304 Santa Monica Blvd, in Santa Monica, California. Follow the jump for the official details. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on March 13, 2013
Billabong, which doesn’t appear to be in the driver’s seat with much of anything when it comes to its own financial situation, has laid down the law to its two suitors. Paul Naude (and friends) and VF Corp reportedly have until March 28, 2013 to make their final bids, according to a story on The Wall Street Journal. And then Billabong will just, well, they’ll just wait until someone makes them a lower offer later like they did last time. Because as we all know:
Billabong is battling to reverse an earnings decline triggered by the global slowdown, a strong Australian dollar that has diluted overseas income, and the dwindling appeal of its core brands among younger people. Sales in the Americas and Europe have fallen sharply as cautious consumers rein in spending or switch to other brands, leading to a build up of surplus clothing stock.
Aside from all that a deadline is a deadline, damnit!
[Link: The Wall Street Journal]
by The Editors on March 12, 2013
Nielsen Holdings NV (the media ratings company) is reportedly looking to sell its trade show business Nielsen Expositions (which at one time included ASR, Outdoor Retailer, Interbike and 26 other shows), according to a story on Bloomberg.com.
Nielsen Expositions generated sales of $183 million in 2012, according to the company’s annual report. The unit, which competes with Reed Exhibitions Ltd., Advanstar Communications Inc. and Hanley Wood LLC, represented 3.3 percent of total revenue.
For those following along at home, Reed now owns part of Agenda, Advanstar owns Magic, Project, Pool, et. al., and Hanley Wood, well, you don’t need to know about them unless you’re thinking of redoing your backyard. Will be interesting to see where OR and Interbike end up.
[Link: Bloomberg]
by The Editors on March 12, 2013
Wanna keep the North Shore country? You better snap up this 101-acre ranch up right away. The Paumalu Ranch is going up for auction as is or in two parcels on March 25, 2013.
“Paumalu Ranch is the largest singular land offering available for sale on the North Shore,” Fetzer stated. “Sculpted by mountain ranges and Pacific Ocean horizons, both parcels have unlimited potential — including use for equestrian, hunting, farming and ranching — and offer the ultimate in tranquility and privacy. The possibilities are endless.”
We’re going to have to pass this time, but you really should buy it and keep it all ranched up before someone else gets it. You can even land your helicopter on the property and even walk to Ted’s Bakery if your want. It’s probably going to go for around $6 million. Follow the jump for the official details. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on March 11, 2013
Kyle Martin, the former Event and Promotions Manager at Bend, Oregon’s Mt. Bachelor resort has been named Dragon’s new snow marketing manager.
“We’re excited to have Kyle as part of our team,” says Rick Irons, Dragon’s Global Brand Manager. “His perspective as a rider is critical, and we’re excited to see what kind of fresh ideas he will bring.”
For the official word from Dragon, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on March 8, 2013
For the quarter ended January 31, 2013 Quiksilver’s revenue dropped four percent, they lost $31.1 million dollars and their share price dipped eight percent, according to a story on Bloomberg Businessweek.
Quik CEO Andy Mooney said revenue was hurt by closing underperforming stores, weak wholesales sales and weakness in the Americas . . Late Thursday, Mooney said the company is making progress restructuring its organizational structure and streamlining its supply chain. . . “We believe these actions will help lay the foundation for improved operational results.”
While posting this we had to ask ourselves if we even care how Quiksilver is doing. And the short answer is, no, at this point we don’t. Do you?
[Link: Bloomberg Business]
by The Editors on March 7, 2013
Since 2011 when etnies decided to plant a tree for every pair of Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree shoes they sold more than 200,000 trees have been planted in Costa Rica and Brazil. And now, they have a website that explains it all at http://etnies.com/buyashoeplantatree.
By visiting the new Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree microsite on etnies.com, customers can learn how the program works and see how many trees have been planted so far, including their own tree contribution, through the live tree-planting counter. Also, the site’s timeline breaks down the program year-by-year showing, through videos, photography and descriptive text, how this initiative has helped replenish devastated forest communities.
For the official word from etnies, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
After less than a year-and-a-half at Nike (most recently as GM of Nike+Digital Sport), former Volcom General Counsel Hoby Darling has apparently accepted the job of CEO at Skullcandy, according to a story in the Portland Business Journal.
