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Core Careers: Volcom's Gayle Jarrett

Gayle Jarrett, the director of junior's apparel, shares what qualities she values in direct reports, where she finds design ideas and why she changed her plans for an aerospace career…

Photos and report from SIA

A busy SIA got underway Thursday in Denver and despite the disappointing snowfall this season, the mood wasn’t total doom and gloom. Plus, lots of photos from the show floor.

Key highlights from Zumiez Q3 conference call

“We see some glimmers of hope.” Trevor Lang, Zumiez chief financial officer. Usually cautious Zumiez executives sounded more optimistic during an earnings conference call this afternoon than they have in…

Festival to premiere Stacy Peralta's film

Press Release: Surfing & Skateboarding Cinema Highlighted at Santa Barbara International Film Festival   Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 – Capistrano Beach, Ca – The West Coast Premiere of filmmaker Stacy…

Looking back and ahead: Fernando Aguerre

We continue our "Looking back and ahead" series this week with Fernando Aguerre, the co-founder of Reef and industry veteran. Fernando has an interesting take on 2010 and also some…

Core Careers: Steve Van Doren of Vans

We talk with Steve Van Doren, Vans’ “Ambassador of Fun,” about his career, his approach to his job, and his advice for others in the industry.

Looking back and ahead: Andy Tompkins

Today, Andy Tompkins of ASR shares his thoughts on 2009 and 2010 for our "Looking back and ahead" series. What’s the biggest impact the recession has had on the industry…

Billabong goes global with interactive initiative

Paul Naude on Swell acquisition and more

I caught up with Billabong Americas President Paul Naude at Surf Expo and asked him some follow up questions about Billabong’s acquisition of Swell.com. On a separate note, Paul also…