Manufacturers selling product direct online to consumers is a touchy subject. If you don’t agree, check out the 40-something comments that were posted in regards to the article I did on Quiksilver launching its E-Commerce site in just over a week. The comments—for the most part—are not simply short-sighted shit talking. There are valid arguments both for and against manufacturers (in this case Quiksilver) selling products direct to their customer. In fact, the feedback led me to post a list—and by no means do I believe it to be complete—of actionsports companies selling direct online. So here it is. As always, feedback is welcome.
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To celebrate their first 10 years, Board-Trac is offering 30% off on any report available from the online store. With purchase of any of the annual reports, Size of Market reports, ASR Seminars or a subscription to Trend Watch, a 30% discount will be given at checkout.
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Chris Miller, founder of Planet Earth apparel and Adio footwear, gives Robust Flavor an exclusive interview. Find out what it’s like to live a typical day in the life of this pro skater and successful business owner.
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The only event of its kind in the US, Ultimate Boarder™ is a one-week competition to find the first athlete who can conquer the art of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding
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USA Today recognizes that the action sports industry is an ever-increasing market with its unique lifestyle brand and notes that it’s not uncommon for youth to know the names of professional skateboarders, snowboarders and surfers over the most mainstream athletes today.
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RCVA skate team members Leo Romero and Josh Harmony join up with photographer Adam Conway at FUEL TV’s “The Daily Habit.” Romero and Conway will appear on the show March 3.
High profile athletes Devine Calloway and MTV mega-star Rob Dyrdek of the hit reality series “Rob & Big,” along with what seemed like everybody whose somebody (almost) in the skate world, turned out for DC’s store-warming party Wednesday, Feb. 27 at the board sport brand’s newest LA location, 8025 Melrose Ave.
Ezekiel talks to Transworld about ‘07 clothing trends at 2006 ASR trade show.
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Tony Hawk talks with Transworld at the SIMA Surf Summit 8
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Reggie Barns of Eastern Skate/Surf Supply chats with Transworld Business at the 2006 Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida.
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