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Looking back and ahead: Jonno Wells

Looking back and ahead: Jonno Wells

We resume our "Looking back and ahead" series this week with Jonno Wells, the CEO of Surfline. Jonno has a very interesting prediction for 2010 and an interesting take on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Oakley signs swim license

Oakley signs swim license

Oakley has picked the Trimera Group to make, market and distribute a women's swim line, according to Women's Wear Daily.

News May 13, 2013
Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger

Mickey Drexler's wisdom: better, not bigger

Retail guru Mickey Drexler kicked off the 2010 ICR Xchange investor conference at the St. Regis in Dana Point, California, this morning with mantras for the new age of retailing:…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver to unveil Xplosive wetsuit prototype

Quiksilver to unveil Xplosive wetsuit prototype

Press Release:   Kelly Slater To Test Prototype In Competition During Hawaii’s Pipeline Masters   Quiksilver’s Xplosive Wetsuit, the company’s most innovative wetsuit with unparalleled technical design, will be tested…

News May 13, 2013
Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

I spoke with Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin on the eve of the Winter Olympics about a wide range of topics including Burton’s job cuts and salary reinstatements, his thoughts on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Honolua Surf Co. signs Waterman Dave Boehne

Honolua Surf Co. signs Waterman Dave Boehne

Press Release:   IRVINE, CALIFORNIA (December 15th, 2011) Honolua Surf Co. signs Stand Up Paddleboarder Dave Boehne to the team. Dave will not only be representing the Honolua Surf Co.…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Quiksilver, Roxy and DC results for Q1

Plus, positive spots emerge in Quiksilver's business, including improving gross profits; details about Quiksilver's marketing budget for 2010. Quiksilver executives discussed this afternoon during an earnings conference call how Roxy,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Burton launches Burton Mountain Festival tour

Burton launches Burton Mountain Festival tour

Press Release:   All New Burton Mountain Festival Coming Soon to a Resort Near You   BURLINGTON, Vt. (December 22, 2011) For the first time ever, Burton is launching the…

News May 13, 2013
Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Real Retail: Hobie Surf Shops

Partner Jake Schwaner tells us about moving the Hobie store in Dana Point, why their business model works, and what brands and categories are most successful at Hobie stores.

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