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A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

A visit to a new Hurley shop-in-shop at PacSun

I stumbled upon one of PacSun's new shop-in-shop concepts this week. Wow, it's a big change from old PacSun stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Launch LA announces first exhibitors

Press Release:   LAUNCH LA Announces First Batch Of Approved Exhibitors   Santa Monica, CA (January 3, 2012) LAUNCH LA—a new trade event reserved for select brands to be held…

News May 13, 2013
Paul Naude on West 49 acquisition

Paul Naude on West 49 acquisition

An interview with the Billabong North America president about the West 49 news today.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Shubin to RVCA, Vujicic to Neff

Shubin to RVCA, Vujicic to Neff

I learned of some executive moves while walking the floor of Agenda Thursday.

News May 13, 2013
Vans President on the brand's success, growth strategies

Vans President on the brand's success, growth strategies

An interview with Kevin Bailey, including video, about the action sports landscape, why Vans has been successful, and future growth strategies, including the snow opportunity.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
UPDATED: Dyrdek: I'm buying Alien Workshop

UPDATED: Dyrdek: I'm buying Alien Workshop

Rob Dyrdek made a surprise announcement on stage at the Zumiez $100k party last night. Updated with comments from Burton COO Mike Rees.

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez execs on economy, costs, junior's plans, acquisitions

Zumiez execs on economy, costs, junior's plans, acquisitions

Zumiez's top executives spoke at a retail conference in New York Wednesday and shared some interesting info, including one way brands may be able to gain share in its stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Gundlach officially named SVP, GM of Winter Sports, Quiksilver Americas

Gundlach officially named SVP, GM of Winter Sports, Quiksilver Americas

Press Release:   Quiksilver Inc. Welcomes Clark Gundlach   Clark Gundlach appointed as SVP and General Manager of Winter Sports, Quiksilver Americas.   Huntington Beach, California, January 17, 2012 --…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong CEO on acquisitions, retail, more

Billabong CEO on acquisitions, retail, more

Derek O'Neill spoke at the company's general meeting Tuesday, and we have the highlights, including if any acquisitions are on the horizon, Nixon's elite revenue status, more.

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