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Paul Naude on Billabong results, plus more details from conference call

Paul Naude on Billabong results, plus more details from conference call

I spoke at length to Billabong Americas President Paul Naude this morning about Billabong’s half-year results and read a transcript of the earnings conference call for additional details. Topics covered…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Industry vets launch action sports design studio

Press Release:   When eclectic professionals with more than 30 years working in Youth lifestyle and Action Sports markets come together, you get.... PRJCT Action Sports Design Studio.   After…

News May 13, 2013
Nike executives on Hurley, Converse, Nike action sports revenues

Nike executives on Hurley, Converse, Nike action sports revenues

Nike executives discussed the performance of Hurley, Converse & Nike action sports for the quarter ended Feb. 28.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Hurley to debut short film "FIN" by CR Stecyk III

Hurley to debut short film "FIN" by CR Stecyk III

Press Release:   HURLEY TO DEBUT "FIN," A SHORT FILM AND CORRESPONDING T-SHIRT COLLECTION BY ICONIC WRITER, PRODUCER AND ARTIST C.R. STECYK III FILM TO DEBUT AT HURLEY'S H SPACE…

News May 13, 2013
Vans on fire in Q1

Vans on fire in Q1

All the important details from the VF earnings call, including Vans performance in various regions, and an update on VF acquisition targets in outdoor and action sports.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

PPR announces appointment in Sport & Lifestyle Group, more

Editor's note: Volcom is in PPR's Sport & Lifestyle Group   Press Release:   Todd Hymel appointed Chief Operating Officer of PPR Sport & Lifestyle division   Federico Barbieri appointed…

News May 13, 2013
Capturing the Costa Rica market

Capturing the Costa Rica market

Shelby Stanger is working in Costa Rica for a few months. She examines the market, talks to distributors and visits stores to give us an on-the-ground report.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Boardworks Surf announces new rescue division

Boardworks Surf announces new rescue division

Press Release:   Encinitas, CA (January 31, 2012) Mike Fox owner of Boardworks and former Hawaiian Lifeguard, has teamed up with California Lifeguard Steve Reuter, rescue equipment designer, to create…

News May 13, 2013
Paul Naude on RVCA deal

Paul Naude on RVCA deal

An interview with Billabong North America President Paul Naude about the RVCA acquisition. He answers the question: is there a master acquisition strategy?

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