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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
The Converse store in Soho - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Nike Action Sports and Converse results, changes in Hurley reporting

Nike said Thursday that it has made changes to how it discloses results for what it used to…

Executive Edition September 26, 2013
Curl has moved into a new location at Downtown Disney

Touring the new Curl store – what's working, merchandise strategy, results so far

Everybody is talking about Curl's new store in Orlando, Florida. We get a tour from Sammy and Susan…

Executive Edition September 25, 2013
Scott Olivet - Photo courtesy of Billabong

Scott Olivet comments on Billabong decision

We reached Scott Olivet last night and asked him to comment on the news that he would not…

Executive Edition September 18, 2013
SES interviews Billabong

SES interviews Billabong Chairman about Centerbridge pick, new CEO

An interview with Chairman Ian Pollard about the change of course, including the new CEO and refinancing partner,…

Executive Edition September 18, 2013
Mambo is known for its irreverence

Mambo's U.S. expansion plan

Co-owner Angus Kingsmill tells us about the irreverent Australian brand's strategy for the U.S., who is leading the…

Executive Edition September 16, 2013
Boardworks CEO Mike Fox - Photo courtesy of Boardworks

Boardworks CEO on surfboard market trends

Today we speak with Mike Fox, the CEO of Boardworks, who shares why Boardworks is launching its own…

Executive Edition September 15, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series