Shop Eat Surf Outdoor

Latest Posts

A visit to new Quik Waterman store

A visit to new Quik Waterman store

A talk with Steve Wilson and Guy Stagman about the new Waterman Collection store and the strategy for the Waterman Collection, expansion plans. Plus, photos of new store.

News May 13, 2013
Quik Pro festival, concerts cancelled – contest goes forward

Quik Pro festival, concerts cancelled – contest goes forward

Quiksilver and City of Long Beach officials are making last minute changes to plans after impact of Hurricane Irene, Quiksilver announced this morning.

News May 13, 2013
Update on Quiksilver's European business, photos from NY French party

Update on Quiksilver's European business, photos from NY French party

We got an update on business in Europe from Pierre Agnes during the Quiksilver Pro New York, and have photos from a party the Quik French team threw in NYC…

News May 13, 2013

NRF: August retail sales remain flat

Press Release:   Washington, September 14, 2011 – August retail sales showed strong year-over-year growth but modest month-to-month gains, signaling a slight resistance from consumers who may be exhibiting signs…

News May 13, 2013

Around the world, some optimism amid general consumer pessimism

Like Americans, consumers around the globe are pessimistic, but in some regions they appear to be gaining confidence. Today we take a look at the consumer-sentiment indexes for three nations…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom's 3rd annual Give Jeans a Chance campaign

Volcom's 3rd annual Give Jeans a Chance campaign

Press Release:   Volcom and National Coalition for the Homeless Strive to Collect 50,000 Jeans and Jackets for the Homeless!   COSTA MESA, Calif. --Volcom is proud to announce their…

News May 13, 2013

New data show an uptick in consumer sentiment and a forecast for positive comps in the second half

If you're looking for good news wherever you can find it, today's consumer sentiment data from Reuters and the University of Michigan has a couple of tidbits. And there's a…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Action Sports Merchandising to launch first issue

Action Sports Merchandising to launch first issue

Press Release: Action Sports Merchandising Hits Shops this Fall BROOMFIELD, Colo.—The business source for snow, skate and surf retailers, Action Sports Merchandising magazine’s first issue launches November. This business-to-business trade…

News May 13, 2013
Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more

Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more

Editor's note: I corrected the story to reflect that I visited Identity Board Shop in Long Beach, not Utility Board Shop. I apologize for mixing up the store names.  I…

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