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Harley-Davidson‘s (NYSE:HOG) 2014 results, announced on January 29, highlighted how the iconic heavyweight motorcycle manufacturer is committed to deriving growth from international markets and through new product launches more suited to the current trends. The company’s motorcycle revenues rose 5.9% last year, and net revenues crossed the $6 billion mark for the first time since 2006.  Overall motorcycle shipments grew 3.9% to 270,726 units, in line with the company’s guidance, which was previously lowered to 270,000-275,000 units following Q2, from the estimated 279,000-284,000 units, as bad weather and low customer demand in the U.S. stalled sales.

The U.S. forms approximately two-thirds of the net shipments for Harley, and, as expected, subdued retail sales in the country, which were up only 1.3% in 2014, kept a check on the company’s overall retail sales. Harley’s net retail sales growth has slowed to   …  More

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Deep inside the R&D department from Airush and Starboard Surf, Muizenberg Capetown. Get all the ideas from the designer, workshop managers, and the reason why Airush and Starboard Surf is located in Capetown. Clinton Filen, Brand Manager will explain you all.

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Is the skate video really dead? What is the relevance of the skate video in this modern digital age? We look at the emergence of the solo video part, the impact a traditional premiere still has, and the hype behind the biggest team video in recent history as we look to the future of skate videos.

Featuring: Ryan Decenzo, Zered Bassett, Torey Pudwill, Felipe Gustavo, Erik Bragg, Ty Evans, Steve Berra, Chris Thiessen, Wes Kremer, Joey Brezinski, and Dane Burman.

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Has social media hurt or helped skateboarding? In Chapter Two of ‘Pushing Forward’ we look at the impact of social media on pro skateboarders and how the modern pro utilizes social media to manage their own brand.

Featuring Joey Brezinski, Alex Midler, Zered Bassett, Wes Kremer, Mike Vallely, Jamie Thomas, Steve Berra, and Brian Schaefer.

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