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Burton announces leadership changes

Burton announces leadership changes

Snowboard industry leader Burton announces changes to its product and sales structure.

News May 13, 2013
Excitement builds for Vintage Surf Auction

Excitement builds for Vintage Surf Auction

  Press release:   MAY 8, 2013, SAN CLEMENTE, CA. -- Excitement is building in anticipation of Saturdays (May 11) Surfing Heritage Vintage Surf Auction presented by Quiksilver Waterman Collection.…

News May 13, 2013

Big marketing push boosting Allyance buzz

Allyance Designer/Co-Owner Johnny Monson with Jason Bergman, who handles sales. My first stop on the first day of ASR was Allyance. It was 10 a.m., and Johnny Monson was happy.

News May 13, 2013

Aqua VI: Hot new brand for Nordstrom

The clothing line is only two years old. But Aqua VI of Costa Mesa is getting some serious play at Nordstrom. I called Lian Murray yesterday and caught up on…

News May 13, 2013

At the Waterman's Ball

You've got to love the surf industry. They know how to throw a charity "ball." Was there a tuxedo in the house Friday night at the St. Regis Monarch Beach…

News May 13, 2013
Interesting Volcom business notes

Interesting Volcom business notes

Volcom CFO Doug Collier spoke at an investor's conference in New York this week. I listened to the recording, and made notes of some interesting business details mentioned by Doug,…

News May 13, 2013
Hurley execs on Phantom, online and more

Hurley execs on Phantom, online and more

I had a very informative meeting with Hurley's Mark Weber and Chance King at ASR. Mark is the VP of men's merchandising and Chance runs Hurley's men's division. I also…

News May 13, 2013
Aaron Pai's favorite restauarants

Aaron Pai's favorite restauarants

I'm kicking off a new feature today. I'll ask well-known people in Orange County to share where they like to eat and why. Aaron Pai is the owner of four…

News May 13, 2013
New president for Hurley; Bob H. becomes chairman

New president for Hurley; Bob H. becomes chairman

News is everywhere today. This morning Nike named a new CEO for Hurley, Roger Wyett. Wyett will report to Lee Bird, president of the Nike's affiliate brands. What does this…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series