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Kirra Surf's store manager

A visit to Billabong's massive Kirra Surf Shop

Lots of photos of Billabong’s Kirra Surf Shop on the Gold Coast of Australia. It's billed as the…

Executive Edition September 10, 2014
SIA Director of Research Kelly Davis at SIA in January - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Intriguing specialty, chain and online snow sales trends

A talk with SIA's Kelly Davis about some of the interesting snow market trends, including the significant changes…

Executive Edition September 10, 2014
Modom team rider Craig Anderson

Modom co-founder on expansion plans and brand strategy

Torquay local Jack Perry and his partner wanted to create a more modern and fresh surf accessories brand.…

Executive Edition September 9, 2014
A Zumiez store in Orange

All hail Zumiez – and Blue Tomato

Once again, Zumiez is a top performer at the mall. Details about the retailer's Q2, expansion plans, comments…

Executive Edition September 5, 2014
Quiksilver details plans to

Quiksilver details plans to improve business with core accounts

Revenue in the wholesale channel declined substantially again for Quiksilver in Q3, and CEO Andy Mooney outlined ways…

Executive Edition September 4, 2014
The new team at Quiksilver had high hopes for the Nyjah Vulc. CEO Andy Mooney commented on its performance during an earnings call today.  Photo courtesy of DC.

Details about the struggles at DC, including the big decline in the Americas

Quiksilver executives discussed the issues at DC, had some interesting comments about the Nyjah Vulc, and shared their…

Executive Edition September 4, 2014
Wholesale

Wholesale, DC woes hurt Quiksilver again in Q3

Details about another difficult quarter for Quiksilver, for all three of its brands, and for its two largest…

Executive Edition September 4, 2014
The Patagonia store in Manly - Photo courtesy of Patagonia

Patagonia's plans for Australia and New Zealand

A talk with Dane O'Shanassy, Patagonia's GM for Australia and New Zealand, formerly of Rip Curl, about the…

Executive Edition September 2, 2014
A Journeys storefront in 2013 - Photo courtesy of Journeys

Lots of news in Journeys, Schuh Q2 results

Executives provided details about what is working for Journeys and Schuh, results from an interesting consumer study and…

Executive Edition September 2, 2014
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