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Sock brand Richer Poorer is moving into the action sports space with a sock designed for skateboarders - Photo courtesy of Richer Poorer

Sock brand Richer Poorer expanding into action sports backed by some interesting investors

CEO Tim Morse, who grew up in Laguna Beach, shares how the brand is expanding beyond the contemporary…

Executive Edition May 19, 2014
Dakine team riders Steph Koehne and Albee Layer - Photo courtesy of Dakine

Dakine's big apparel plans under new Altamont ownership

Dakine Hawaii Surf President Mike Madlener tells us about the strategy behind the new venture and about other…

Executive Edition May 18, 2014
Paul Naude at Surf Expo in January - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Paul Naude on Vissla launch at retail

After our store tour to check out Vissla on retail floors, we followed up with Paul Naude and…

Executive Edition May 11, 2014
Vissla at Jack's in Huntington Beach - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

The retail report on new brand Vissla

We visited key accounts in Southern California and spoke with others in Florida and Virginia Beach to see…

Executive Edition May 11, 2014
SPY CEO Michael Marckx and Board Chairman and major shareholder Seth Hamot at SIA this year - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

SPY reports quarterly results, CEO details turnaround status, changes for 2014

Details about SPY results plus an interview with CEO Michael Marckx about the improved performance, strategies that are…

Executive Edition May 6, 2014
New Beach Riot President Mark Tinkess and Founder Nicole Hanriot - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Mark Tinkess and Nicole Hanriot on future plans for Beach Riot and new partnership

An interview with Mark Tinkess and Beach Riot Founder Nicole Hanriot about their new partnership, why Mark got…

Executive Edition May 5, 2014
The K2 booth at ISPO - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Jarden executives comment on winter business results

Details about how Jarden's ski and snowboard business performed this season, and insight into 2014 orders.

Executive Edition May 1, 2014
Skullcandy's Crusher headphone continues to perform well domestically and internationally - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Skullcandy CEO encouraged by Q1 results

Details from Skullcandy's earnings call this afternoon including what new strategies are working for the brand, Q1 financial…

Executive Edition May 1, 2014
From the Nikita Fall '14 lookbook

Nikita reboots brand strategy with ambitious new plans

Amer Sports, a large Finnish company, has big plans for industry brand Nikita, and has embarked on a…

Executive Edition April 30, 2014
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