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Norb Garrett on closing

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, 2013
A sampling of SES headlines that show some of the major changes going on in the industry

Turbulent 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, 2013
Tavik Founder Erik Paulsen

Tavik 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, 2013
Dave Ingemie. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

SIA 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, 2013
A Vans flagship store in Beijing. Photo courtesy of Vans.

The 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, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Mooney 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, 2013
At the Quiksilver Shareholder Meeting: Tom Holbrook

Tom 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, 2013
tommybahama 3

Tommy 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, 2013
A Schuh store in the UK. Photo courtesy of Genesco.

Journeys, 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
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series