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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
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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
Acting Billabong Americas President Colin Haggerty has a varied and deep resume in retail. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

A talk with new Billabong America's leader Colin Haggerty

An interview with Acting Billabong Americas President Colin Haggerty about his varied retail background, changes he is making…

Executive Edition May 29, 2013
Photo courtesy of Tilly's

Why Tilly's CEO is bullish

Details about Q1 sales and category trends at Tilly's, new store plans, and why CEO Daniel Griesemer is…

Executive Edition May 29, 2013
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