Vans VP Of Marketing Doug Palladini explores the question of whether or not “print is dead.” Read why Palladini thinks action sports magazines still matter, and what they must to do to survive.
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New ownership to provide broadened distribution, increased access to sourcing, and lowered retail prices for Lyon-based skateboard brand.
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On July 30, TransWorld Business sat down with Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight for an exclusive interview on the state of the company, the future of the action sports industry, and the challenges of the current economic climate. In this first installment, McKnight outlines Quiksilver’s banking arrangements in the US and Europe, how buying Rossignol affected its European credit facilities, and what the company’s most recent financial announcement means to the bottom line.
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The Board Retailers Association released registration information for its BRA Retail Certification program, The Retail Survivor Series, in conjunction with Surf Expo to be held during the trade show in Orlando August 19.
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A New York Times article indicates that although 4.8 million people were laid off or chose to leave their jobs in February, U.S. companies hired 4.3 million workers that same month. The numbers come from a study done by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Sectors that are hiring large amounts of people include hospitals, colleges, discount stores, restaurants and municipal public works departments. But retailers and manufacturers are playing a big role in hiring, as well, according to the article:
“Economists and job counselors advise the unemployed that there are definitely jobs to be had, even if there aren’t nearly enough to go around. With 13.2 million people out of work, there are 4 1/3 unemployed Americans for every job opening. “You’re facing more competition for every job you apply for, but the reality is there is a lot of hiring going on,” said Andrew M. Sum, director of the Center for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University. “You’re never going to find anything unless you apply.”
Even industries that have taken a beating are doing plenty of hiring. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction companies hired 366,000 workers in February, and manufacturers hired 249,000. Retailers hired 536,000 workers in February, but that was down 25 percent from the previous February.”
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TransWorld Business presents “30 Shops In 30 Days” - our way of keeping a close eye on what’s happening at the retail level across the country. Throughout the month of April, we will feature one shop each day. To participate in “30 Shops,” contact us at business@transworld.net. Check back here for the first shop on April 1st, and stay tuned to TransWorld Business all month to follow our shop tour.
After assembling for a general state of the market update from SIMA Chairman Emeritus Dick Baker and BRA Chairman Todd Roberts, a group of nearly 150 of the industry’s leading decision makers split up. Retailers broke off into their own group for two targeted, insightful presentations. Here are some highlights.
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Attention brands, retailers, organizations, sales reps and B2b services — Transworld Business wants to include you in the 2009 Sourcebook Directory. Keep reading to find out how to be included…
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