mike lewis


Born and bred in Colorado, I’ve been riding snowboards for 20 years and writing about them for 15. Damn that makes me sound old!


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Grenade To Launch Streetwear Line At Magic

Grenade Gloves is heading back to Vegas for round two of Sin City’s trade shows, Magic Marketplace, where it will launch a new line of street apparel and accessories. The new line will include t-shirts, hats, hoodies, jeans, belts, and skate and casual shoes.

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Burton To Tighten Online Distribution

Beginning in August, Burton will tighten control of its brand’s online presence and distribution by ending its Product to Product (P2P) affiliations, selling hardgoods direct online, and enhancing its Internet dealer agreement.

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Grenade Announces New East Coast Reps

Shortly after implementing a new West Coast sales force, Grenade has completed its rep team with a new crew for the right side of the country.

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Sporting Goods Exempted From Phthalates Ban

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that sporting goods are exempted from the definition of a toy and not subject to the ban on phthalates in toys that was scheduled to go into effect today.

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Illuminati Snowboards Calls It Quits

2008-2009 will be the last year for Illuminati production as Pitman moves on to new projects.

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Tax Tips: Top Eleven Deductions You May Be Missing

It’s estimated that small business owners and the self employed overpay their taxes by nearly $160 billion every year. Check out these helpful tips to make sure you’re not adding to that sum.

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World Industries Launches World Girl Snowboards

In an essentially stagnant market, one strategy for success is to extend your reach into different demographics. World Industries is taking that tact by launching into the women’s market as a price leader with its new World Girl Snowboards Line.

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PacSun Cuts 57 Positions

Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. plans to cut 57 positions from its headquarters and field management staff in an effort to reduce costs. This represents about 11 percent of the management team.

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SIA 2009: Opening Night

It seems hard to believe that another year has passed, but as I awoke to the sun rising over the Luxor pyramid there was no denying that another SIA, and the last on this desert stage, is upon us.
Stay tuned to TransWorld Business for daily coverage, updates, videos, photos, and enough information to keep you on top of the scene whether you’re here or not.

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Oakley X Games Media Night

The X Games is more than just a contest. For a week in January, Aspen becomes the hub of the snowboarding industry, and the event offers a great opportunity for brands and athletes to tell their stories. For the last four years Oakley has kicked off the X Games with a media event at their house.

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