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SES Retail Panel: Saltwater Wine, BC, Ohana
Stores in Australia, Florida and Texas on summer, back-to-school, more. A store owner in Oz shares how tough that market has become and his irritation with early ship dates.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Burton's Chief Creative Officer on new role
An interview with Greg Dacyshyn about his newly expanded role, his philosophies on marketing and design, what inspires him creatively and a key Burton advantage.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Australian 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
Vitamin A partner on key growth strategies, more
A talk with Vitamin A partner and swim vet Chris Staff about the brand's key growth strategies, the successful Silver Collection, and new categories planned.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl re-signs Mick Fanning for five years
Press Release: Â 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
Smith President on business in 2010 and future plans
An interview with Ned Post about navigating the downturn of 2009, how 2010 turned out, and Smith Optics plans for 2011 and beyond.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013VF sells majority interest in John Varvatos
Press Release:  GREENSBORO, N.C. & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 8, 2012-- The owners of John Varvatos Enterprises, Inc. – VF Sportswear, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) and John…
News May 13, 2013
Burton SVP on supply chain, pricing, orders
John Lacy runs the nitty-gritty business side of Burton. We asked him about production challenges in Asia, pricing, and if retailers are upping orders next year.
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
