Shop Eat Surf Outdoor

Latest Posts

Dac Clark on Sanuk sale to Deckers

Dac Clark on Sanuk sale to Deckers

Deckers acquisition of Sanuk closed last week. I followed up with Dac Clark and asked how the deal happened, why they sold, any tips for others who want to sell,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Sitka welcomes new European Distributors

Press Release:   Victoria, BC Canada – Sitka is happy to announce they have added three new European distributors to their overseas base. Sitka is now being represented in the…

News May 13, 2013
Skullcandy continues to invest in growth

Skullcandy continues to invest in growth

We listened to Skullcandy's first earnings conference call as a public company this afternoon and have a complete report, including where growth is coming from, future plans.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
John Vance new CEO of Freewaters

John Vance new CEO of Freewaters

Press Release:   Irvine, Calif.—(Business Wire) July 16, 2012 – Freewaters Footwear today announced that well known industry executive John Vance has joined the company as President and Chief Executive…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun CEO on store changes

PacSun CEO on store changes

A talk with Gary Schoenfeld about big changes to the Irvine store, including new brands, new presentations, the very expanded shoe offering, more. We took lots of photos.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Etnies launches Phineas & Ferb collection

Etnies launches Phineas & Ferb collection

Press Release:   ETNIES ANNOUNCES KIDS FOOTWEAR COLLECTION INSPIRED BY DISNEY CHANNEL’S “PHINEAS AND FERB”   Starting in Late 2012 and Continuing into 2013, etnies’ Disney-Inspired Children’s Shoe Collection for…

News May 13, 2013
CEO Pay: Perquisites

CEO Pay: Perquisites

We look at perquisites of 24 retail and apparel industry CEOs. Learn which CEOs get personal use of the company plane, and the shockingly high perqs for one retail CEO.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Flow Sports makes another acquisition

Press Release:   Flow Sports, Inc. Announces the Acquisition of Premiere SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) Brand “SIC”(Sandwich Islands Composites).  

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: T&C Hawaii

Real Retail: T&C Hawaii

T&C's Adam Borrello on strategies for its six stores, the differences in the Hawaiian market vs. the mainland, and how it strives to differentiate in a crowded marketplace.

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