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Vans at Citadium in Paris

VF to boost Q4 marketing spend for Vans and North Face – how the brands performed in Q3

Details about the increased marketing spend for Vans and The North Face, plus how Vans, The North Face…

Executive Edition October 19, 2014
Derek O'Neill in the Vissla store in Hossegor

Derek O'Neill on launching Vissla, Amuse and D'Blanc in Europe

A talk with former Billabong CEO Derek O'Neill on launching the new brands in Europe, why he opened…

Executive Edition October 16, 2014
New Quiksilver President Pierre Agnes

Quiksilver President Pierre Agnes on new role, marketing plans, globalization of design, outreach to core retailers

A newsy interview with Pierre Agnes about the internal changes at Quiksilver, his approach to marketing and design,…

Executive Edition October 14, 2014
Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney on executive changes, challenging times

We spoke with Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney about several executive changes at the company, what is driving the…

Executive Edition October 14, 2014
Mizu CEO Tim Pogue and Founder Jussi Oksanen

Snowboard industry veteran Tim Pogue revs up plans for Mizu

The founder of RIDE snowboards is now focusing his business acumen on Mizu water bottles with partner Jussi…

Executive Edition October 12, 2014
A Rip Curl store in Hossegor

Rip Curl CEO on annual financial results

A talk with Michael Daly about Rip Curl's fiscal year results released today, including how the brand performed…

Executive Edition October 6, 2014
Pharmacy Boardshop in Lancaster

Pharmacy Boardshop embarks on expansion plan

An interview with Pharmacy Boardshop owner Donny Donovan about the skate retailer's plans for new stores and about…

Executive Edition September 30, 2014
Photo courtesy of Mammoth

What's driving the recent snow resort consolidation

Following the news that Mammoth has bought Big Bear and Vail has bought Park City Mountain Resort, we…

Executive Edition September 28, 2014
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Nike on Converse and Nike Action Sports results

Nike reported Q1 results Thursday, with Converse and Nike Action Sports reporting very different results. Nike Action Sports…

Executive Edition September 25, 2014
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