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VF CEO Eric Wiseman earlier this year.

VF layoffs across two units – none announced in Outdoor thus far

VF Corp. is laying off what it calls "a modest number" of employees across two of its business…

News May 13, 2013
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John Wilson on staff reduction at Reef

I spoke with Reef President John Wilson this morning about the layoffs at Reef this week and the…

News May 13, 2013
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Quick report from Surf Expo

I spent Thursday walking the Surf Expo floor and talking to brand executives. It's my first time at…

News May 13, 2013
RVCA Founder/CEO Pat Tenore

RVCA CEO Tenore on growth and more

RVCA is coming up in all sorts of conversations lately - from PacSun CEO Sally Frame Kasaks talking…

News May 13, 2013
Nike CEO Mark Parker at ASR in 2008

Nike internal review could lead to job cuts

Nike said yesterday it will streamline and restructure its company to become more efficient and get products to…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong Americas President Paul Naudí©

Billabong says no thanks to PSUN price demands

Billabong said in its half-year earnings press release and conference call that it is focusing even more on…

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl USA Marketing Director Dylan Slater

Kelly Gibson on new HB store, reinventing Rip Curl and more

I met with Rip Curl USA CEO Kelly Gibson last week and had an informative talk about Rip…

News May 13, 2013
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Why Quiksilver is licensing its performance line

Quiksilver has opted to license it athletic apparel line to CF Brand, which will manufacture, promote, sell and…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver Americas President Craig Stevenson with European President Pierre Agnes

Executive changes announced in Quik's European division

Quiksilver Europe said today that Sébastien Loux, vice president finance and operations, has resigned to pursue other interests. Loux…

News May 13, 2013
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