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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
The front of the store featured product from special events and was rotated throughout the summer

PacSun CEO on Soho store and what it means for the future

A talk with Gary Schoenfeld about the Soho store, what it means for PacSun, what his team learned…

Executive Edition September 12, 2013
GSI CEO Mark Kelly with Hayden Cox of Haydenshapes. GSI's collaboration with Haydenshapes has been a hit. File photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Global Surf Industries CEO on surfboard market trends

A talk with Mark Kelly about how innovation is helping the business, the state of SUP, the current…

Executive Edition September 10, 2013
Scott Anderson with The New Flyer

Channel Islands GM on surfboard market trends

Scott Anderson discusses sales trends, details about the latest Channel Islands models, the challenges that trickle down from…

Executive Edition September 9, 2013
Paul Naude's new team has some familiar faces: Vinnie De La Pena

Paul Naude discloses more details about new brand

A talk with Paul Naude about his new team, a key (and interesting) partner who will run Europe,…

Executive Edition September 6, 2013
Zumiez execs on Q2

Zumiez execs on Q2, footwear trends, Europe and Canada plans, outlook

We listened to Zumiez Q2 earnings call and have details on results including an impressive net income number,…

Executive Edition September 5, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series