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Billabong revenues flat, profits up in constant currency

Billabong revenues flat, profits up in constant currency

We reviewed Billabong's complicated full-year earnings results and have a break down by region, and brand highlights. Nixon appears to be on fire.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Roxy discontinues Chicken Jam for 2012

Press Release:   ROXY CHICKEN JAM WILL NOT RETURN TO MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN IN 2012   ROXY Continues to Support Snow Program With Roxy Snow Pro and Shooting Star Video Competition…

News May 13, 2013
How New Balance approaches skate and snow markets

How New Balance approaches skate and snow markets

An interview with New Balance's Jeremy Davis about how the iconic running shoe brand is approaching the action sports market and some important retailers it is working with.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong sells part of Nixon to pay down debt

Billabong sells part of Nixon to pay down debt

Billabong announced this afternoon it has sold just over 50% of Nixon. Billabong will also close stores and reduce headcount by 400 full time positions worldwide.

News May 13, 2013
CEO pay: Total comp packages

CEO pay: Total comp packages

Today we look at total pay packages for 24 apparel, retail and action sports executives of publicly-traded companies, including restricted stock and option grants.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Australian Surf Industry Awards set for March

Press Release:   2012 Australian Surf Industry Awards presented by Surf Retailers Federation Inc   THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY 2012: Australia’s Surf Retailers Federation today announced the launch of the inaugural…

News May 13, 2013
2011: Fernando Aguerre

2011: Fernando Aguerre

We ask Fernando for this thoughts on how the economy and industry will fare in 2011.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl re-signs Mick Fanning for five years

Rip Curl re-signs Mick Fanning for five years

Press Release:   March 1, 2012: Rip Curl International is ecstatic to announce the re-signing of 2x ASP World Champion Mick Fanning to another 5 years. Per company policy, terms…

News May 13, 2013
The growth of freeskiing and the changing snow market

The growth of freeskiing and the changing snow market

Freeskiing is growing faster than snowboarding and we talk to snow brands and retailers that are - and aren't - targeting that youthful market.

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