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Paul Naude on Swell acquisition and more

Paul Naude on Swell acquisition and more

I caught up with Billabong Americas President Paul Naude at Surf Expo and asked him some follow up questions about Billabong’s acquisition of Swell.com. On a separate note, Paul also…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRI expanding to Vancouver

Press Release:   Vancouver Expansion - June 2012   NRI Distribution Inc., long-standing 3PL specialists in the action sports, outdoor and lifestyle industries, will be expanding to the Greater Vancouver…

News May 13, 2013
Moto Momentum: Retailers on moto performance and plans

Moto Momentum: Retailers on moto performance and plans

By SHELBY STANGER Today in our “Moto Momentum” series we talk to several retailers – from large, mall-based players to mid-size and small motosports stores and a surf shop –…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rapps launch new contemporary line

Rapps launch new contemporary line

We talk with Summer about the line, called Summer of Seventy Eight. Summer has held top design jobs at Quiksilver, Roxy, Volcom and Ever. Stever founded design firm add-black.

News May 13, 2013
Social Media Science: The very open Zappos approach

Social Media Science: The very open Zappos approach

In day two of our Social Media Science series, we ask Vans, 686, Hurley, Fox and more about social media mistakes to avoid and how they integrate athletes with marketing.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Body Glove to host CaluSUP this Saturday

Press Release:   REDONDO BEACH, CA- May 1, 2012 — The Body Glove CaluSUP Race is a WPA “World Paddle Association” sanctioned, elite seven-mile Stand-Up Paddleboard race in the Gulf…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom on e-commerce plans, moto and growth

Volcom on e-commerce plans, moto and growth

Lots of interesting nuggets from Volcom's shareholder meeting yesterday, including more about its e-commerce philosophy and plans.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

NRF: Retail container traffic to show increases

Press Release:   Increases in Retail Container Traffic Expected Through Back-to-School Season   WASHINGTON, May 7, 2012 – Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports will be…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver on Roxy, Europe, improving gross margins

Quiksilver on Roxy, Europe, improving gross margins

From the Q2 earnings conference call: Plans for Roxy, the performance of each brand by region, conditions in Europe and how much Quik gained from Raisins sale.

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