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Electric watches - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Kering comments on Volcom and Electric Q3 performance

Details about how Volcom and Electric performed in Q3, including how retailers have responded to Electric's watch launch.

Executive Edition October 24, 2013
The Maui Nix team - Owner George Karamitos

Maui Nix owner on sales trends, state of industry, and the future

An interview with George Karamitos about current sales trends, industry changes and what they mean, lessons learned from…

Executive Edition October 21, 2013
The Vans section at the PacSun pop-up store in Soho - Shop-eat-surf file photo

VF details Vans results on earnings call, info on big VF Q4 marketing spend

An update on Vans Q3 global performance, details on apparel, Foot Locker expansion, Europe results and plans. Plus,…

Executive Edition October 20, 2013
VP of Apparel Vicki Redding at Agenda earlier this year

Vans launches major revamp of women's apparel

Vans has made sweeping changes to it women's apparel line. We find our more from VP of Apparel…

Executive Edition October 15, 2013
Justin Bieber stopped by the Blue Hawaii Surf store in Beijing - Photos courtesy of Blue Hawaii Surf

Blue Hawaii Surf owner on China retail plans

An interview with Michael Zhang about his strategy for expansion into China, how stores are performing, a Hawaii…

Executive Edition October 14, 2013
A Hurley showcase at the Niketown store in Santa Monica - File photo courtesy of Hurley

Nike comments on Hurley, Nike SB, Converse at investor meeting

Nike commented on Hurley and Nike SB at an investor meeting this week, and outlined growth plans for…

Executive Edition October 10, 2013
An Under Armour surf catalog. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Under Armour surf strategy update

An interview with Under Armour’s Director of Action Sports and Sales, Brendan Hanley, about the brand's surf line,…

Executive Edition September 29, 2013
Proof eyewear at Agenda. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Proof making noise in crowded sunglass market

Co-founder Tanner Dame talks about how he and his two brothers started their brand Proof and lessons learned…

Executive Edition September 28, 2013
Native's Jefferson Regatta shoes. Photos courtesy of Native.

New Native CEO on evolving strategies, future plans

Native's new CEO and new President on the Vancouver-based footwear company's evolving structure and new ownership, growth plans,…

Executive Edition September 28, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series