The ASC is back but in a new and improved format. Now called Action Sports + Culture the conference, to be held during the first night of the Agenda trade show in Long Beach, CA, January 4, 2013, will feature speakers Jarka Duba, CEO/President of POC Sports, Amy Purda, Pro Snowboarder and Co-founder of Adaptive […]
In what’s become known as the crown-jewel of surfing, the Billabong Pipe Masters is one of the most highly anticipated surfing events in the world. Not only does it gather the top surfing pros from around the globe and industry elite, but the location, the Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore of Oahu, is known […]
One of the best ways to spread the word about global warming and to gather future support for more sustainable living towards combating climate change is to reach future consumers, namely, global youth culture via music. The Artists Project Earth (APE) and World Bank’s Connect4Climate (C4C) collaboration is doing just that, most recently by joining […]
The growing number of online trade shows is a strong indication that even though the fashion industry tends to be slow when it comes to digital and mobile commerce and technology, there are some brands, fans, and industry leaders who get how a new generation of consumers shop and why. In this profile report, we […]
New Balance has decided to enter into the skateboarding sneaker and lifestyle apparel market with their recent announcement of the launch of the New Balance Numeric or NB#. West-coast based Black Box distribution will produce and market the sneaker brand and apparel via skateboarding channels. “New Balance is proud to partner with Black Box on […]
The latest outline of the various international cities and sporting disciplines for the global expansion of the ESPN X Games has been revealed, indicating where new and old sports favorites will come to life around the world in 2013. The expanded X Games will feature 6 host cities, 7 sports, and 26 disciplines in Foz […]
Wooster Collective has highlighted a disturbing trend in famous street art by those stealing and/or profiting off of what is intentionally meant to be left on the street where the art was created. Marc and Sara Schiller spell out an unfortunate situation at Miami Art Basel with a Banksy piece of art on their site: […]
H&M will be the first fashion-fashion company in the world to have global clothing collection facilities when it launches their latest sustainability program in 48 markets in February, 2013. Starting next year, customers can hand in used clothing in H&M stores which will then be repurposed as part of the brand’s initiatives at looking at […]
The Topshop deal is stirring things up in British fashion as the high street powerhouse, Sir Philip Green, has now officially sold a 25% stake to Leonard Green & Partners, the owners of J Crew, garnering him some 500 million pounds. Topshop, also known for their high-voltage collaboration with Kate Moss and her collection which […]
We’re pleased to announce that Label Networks has been asked to present at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market on January 24, 2013 in Salt Lake City, UT. During each bi-annual trade show, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) offers a series of seminars at Outdoor Retailer aimed at enriching the experience of exhibitors, brands, media, and industry […]