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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

Rabbit Kekai, Dane Reynolds, Andy Verdone to be inducted into Surfers' Hall of Fame

Press Release:   SURFERS’ HALL OF FAME CELEBRATES ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY BY INDUCTING RABBIT KEKAI, DANE REYNOLDS AND ANDY VERDONE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2012  

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
Joel Tudor joins Spy for Crosstown Collection

Joel Tudor joins Spy for Crosstown Collection

Press Release:   JOEL TUDOR CROSS STEPS TO CROSSTOWN Blind as a Bat, Nimble as Da Cat: Global Surfing Icon Gets Shaded   CARLSBAD, Calif.—SPY® today announced the addition of…

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
Schoenfeld's comments at PacSun shareholder meeting

Schoenfeld's comments at PacSun shareholder meeting

I stopped by PacSun headquarters Friday for the company's annual shareholder meeting. We have a quick summary of what happened, some photos, plus a glimpse of back to school.

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
Life is a Wave hits San Francisco

Life is a Wave hits San Francisco

Press Release:   “Life Is A Wave” Makes Big Splash in San Francisco Save The Waves raises $60K at annual fundraiser to protect surfing coastline  

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