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Norb Garrett on closing Transworld Surf
GrindMedia's Norb Garrett on why Grind is closing Transworld Surf, the future for other magazines, morale post acquisition,…
Executive Edition June 26, 2013Turbulent Times: What is Driving Industry Change?
We talked to about a dozen top industry leaders, former brand executives, and industry observers and asked: What…
Executive Edition June 25, 2013Tavik Founder on hiring spree, apparel, accessory plans
Thanks to support from new owner Incipio, a mobile accessories company, Tavik is on a hiring spree, including…
Executive Edition June 18, 2013SIA President Dave Ingemie on the state of snow market
A talk with SIA President Dave Ingemie about the state of snow sports, his thoughts on skier vs.…
Executive Edition June 13, 2013The updated 5-year plan for Vans, North Face
Story updated with new details: We are listening live to the VF Corp. 5-year plan presentation, and have…
Executive Edition June 10, 2013Mooney details plans in Q2 Quiksilver call
CEO Andy Mooney provided lots of interesting details about future plans for Quiksilver, its brands, marketing approach and…
Executive Edition June 6, 2013Tom Holbrook looks back – and forward
An interview with the legendary Tom Holbrook of Quiksilver. He talks about his 35-year career, key lessons he's…
Executive Edition June 4, 2013Tommy Bahama’s SUP strategy
With Tommy Bahama a sponsor of the upcoming Santa Monica Paddleboard Race, we spoke with the SVP of…
Executive Edition June 2, 2013Journeys, Schuh sales trends, store plans
We listened to parent company Genesco's earnings call and have details about surprising sales trends, how many stores…
Executive Edition May 31, 2013