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Billabong's store in Times Square in New York City.

BBG execs on Nixon, retail closures, cuts, current trends

I listened to the Billabong call and gleaned details about store closure plans, staff reductions, Nixon sale, current…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Nixon CEO Andy Laats and EVP of Marketing Chad DiNenna. Photo courtesy of Nixon.

Nixon founders on return to independence

An interview with the Nixon co-founders about what's next for the brand now that it will once again…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The upgraded and redesigned Hesh headphone.

Skullcandy CEO on Q4, athlete changes, skateboarding efforts

We listened live to Skullcandy's earnings call and have lots of details, including Q4 and FY results, major…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Reef's Lindy Williams

Reef's results, new positioning, girls plans, online strategy, men's apparel play

A talk with Jeff Moore about Reef's go-forward strategy, expanding beyond Miss Reef, footwear plans for men and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sanuk's Chill Collection. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Sanuk 2011 revenue figure and 2012 target

Deckers Outdoor Corporation executives disclosed Sanuk’s 2011 revenue on Deckers’ earnings conference call Thursday afternoon and gave Sanuk’s…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Under Armour Director of Action Sports Brendan Hanely at SIA. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Under Armour's new outerwear strategy

Under Armour has changed its approach in outerwear and Director of Action Sports Brendan Hanley fills us in…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Skullcandy's new Crusher headphone

Skullcandy's new strategies for 2013 and the future

We listened to Skullcandy's earnings call this afternoon and have details about new CEO Hoby Darling's plans and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Matix President Brian Dunlap

Brian Dunlap on the new Matix, new owners, lessons learned

A talk about changes for the brand, how Westlife is helping, new marketing and product strategies, a white…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Kevin Bailey and Doug Palladini of Vans. Vans named Doug to a big new role today. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Vans realigns Americas, adds roles

An interview with Vans President Kevin Bailey and Doug Palladini about changes announced today for Vans structure in…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series