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Billabong brands, retail, six-month performance

Billabong brands, retail, six-month performance

In addition to big Nixon news, Billabong reported its financial results for the six months ended Dec. 31. How Billabong-owned brands, retail and different regions performed.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Boardroom International announces live webcast

Boardroom International announces live webcast

Press Release:   LIVE WEBCAST ANNOUNCED: THE BOARDROOM INTERNATIONAL SURFBOARD SHOW OCTOBER 6 & 7 Action Sports Productions tapped to lead the production;

News May 13, 2013
Dragon CEO on new sunglass and goggle strategies

Dragon CEO on new sunglass and goggle strategies

Will Howard on Dragon’s evolving strategies, its push to become the No. 3 player in goggles, the brand's growth the past few years, the move away from apparel, more.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Dot Dash finds place in rack sunglasses

Dot Dash finds place in rack sunglasses

I was curious to hear how the new Dot Dash line was doing for Von Zipper, which introduced the rack sunglass brand last year. I followed up at Surf Expo…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez's stellar Q1; Where it sees growth in action sports

Zumiez's stellar Q1; Where it sees growth in action sports

Details about Zumiez's Q1, store plans for Canada, strong categories, where the company sees opportunity to grow the action sports market and more from its conference call.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Boardroom surfboard show to begin Oct. 6

Boardroom surfboard show to begin Oct. 6

Press Release:   THE BOARDROOM FOCUSES ON ACTIVE & ENGAGED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIANS   SURFBOARD DEMO MORNING, CATCH BALDY PADDLE RACE, THE DEL MAR SHARK RANCH LONGBOARD SKATE ZONE & THE…

News May 13, 2013
Flow CEO on retailer incentives, winter fallout

Flow CEO on retailer incentives, winter fallout

I talked with Anthony Scaturro about what’s new for Flow, interesting retailer incentives Flow has created, and his take on how the weak winter could impact brands and stores.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Life Rolls On honors Kelly Slater and Rob Machado

Press Release:   Rob Machado and Kelly Slater to be Honored by Life Rolls On Foundation   Legendary surfers will be celebrated for their contributions to the paralysis community  

News May 13, 2013
Hansen's owner on hot brands, sales trends, new strategies

Hansen's owner on hot brands, sales trends, new strategies

We talk with Josh Hansen about summer sales trends, hot brands, the surfboard business, new strategies, the challenges of the online business and much more.

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