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Inside Oakley: restructuring, action sports apparel push and the Olympics

Inside Oakley: restructuring, action sports apparel push and the Olympics

I spent quite a bit of time in the Oakley booth at SIA learning about some internal restructuring that has taken place at Oakley in the past few months. The…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
HippyTree's surf and stone strategy

HippyTree's surf and stone strategy

A talk with HippyTree partners about the brand's surf and stone strategy, its measured growth plan, and its category extensions as the brand evolves. Plus, lots of photos.

News May 13, 2013
Journeys on skate shoes, eyes Canada

Journeys on skate shoes, eyes Canada

Journeys parent company Genesco discussed this morning how skate shoes are performing, its expansion plans for Canada and moving into the toning shoe business. Journeys is an important customer for…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Billabong hires retail consultant, adds board member

Press Release:   NEW APPOINTMENTS FURTHER STRENGTHEN BILLABONG   GOLD COAST, 29 February, 2012: Billabong International Limited today is pleased to announce two key appointments to the company and the…

News May 13, 2013
SES Retail Panel on spring sales and trends

SES Retail Panel on spring sales and trends

Underworld in Canada, BC Surf & Sport in several states, Saltwater Wine in Australia, SPoT in Tampa, and Hi-Tech in Maui share business trends and what brands are performing.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
What's new with Von Zipper

What's new with Von Zipper

Greg Tomlinson answers some questions for us about how business is going, why Von Zipper is moving into outdoor and what's new on the product front.

News May 13, 2013
Euro snow execs report on climate in Europe

Euro snow execs report on climate in Europe

Shop-Eat-Surf talked with some of Europe’s most knowledgeable industry players at the Source European Snowboard Industry Conference to get a read on the state of the market.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Weak snow equals inventory hangover

Weak snow equals inventory hangover

As expected, the third worst snow season in 46 years has impacted sales and inventories at stores that sell snowboard gear, according to recently released SIA RetailTrak data.

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez CFO, West 49 CEO on Zumiez move north

Zumiez CFO, West 49 CEO on Zumiez move north

Zumiez's Trevor Lang details plans for Canada. West 49 CEO says "bring it on" and has a request of U.S. suppliers.

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