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Billabong puts West 49 up for sale

Billabong puts West 49 up for sale

Shop-eat-surf has learned that Billabong has put its troubled West 49 chain up for sale.

News May 22, 2013
Analysts praise PacSun, Women's the star

Analysts praise PacSun, Women's the star

We listened to the earnings conference call and have details about what worked in women's, what didn't work in men's, what brands are selling, where PacSun is going.

Executive Edition May 22, 2013
Nixon CEO moving to new role

Nixon CEO moving to new role

Nixon CEO Andy Laats shares why he is moving into a new role at Nixon as the company launches a search for a new leader.

News May 22, 2013
Norb Garrett on TransWorld acquisition

Norb Garrett on TransWorld acquisition

A talk about why the deal was attractive, the viability of keeping the titles open, where efficiencies can be found, how this move strengthens the group against competitors.

Executive Edition May 22, 2013
Meet the new Billabong Women's leadership team

Meet the new Billabong Women's leadership team

I stopped by Billabong offices in Irvine yesterday to meet the new leaders of the Billabong Women's design team, including Design Director Allison Roberts.

News May 22, 2013
GrindMedia acquires TransWorld

GrindMedia acquires TransWorld

Big news in the action sports media world as GrindMedia acquires competitor TransWorld, the company confirms.

News May 21, 2013
Updated: Photos from Surf Summit 16

Updated: Photos from Surf Summit 16

We are in Mexico for Surf Summit 16 and have lots of photos of the retailers and brand executives in attendance.

News May 21, 2013
Quiksilver moderates previous 5-year plan

Quiksilver moderates previous 5-year plan

Quiksilver announced details of a revised 5-year plan to the market Friday that changed some components in the plan created by the previous management team.

Executive Edition May 20, 2013
More photos from Surf Summit

More photos from Surf Summit

We have more photos from the last day and night of the Surf Summit, which wrapped up Friday in Los Cabos.

News May 20, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series