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Talking retail with Volcom's Hawaii DM

Talking retail with Volcom's Hawaii DM

While in Hawaii last week, I spent a few hours with Ian McNulty, who runs Volcom’s retail operation on the Islands, and visited Volcom stores.

News May 13, 2013
Nike reports Q2 financial results

Nike reports Q2 financial results

Press Release:   Revenues up 18 percent to $5.7 billion, up 16 percent excluding currency changes   Diluted earnings per share up 6 percent to $1.00   Worldwide futures orders…

News May 13, 2013
Get ready for Agenda

Get ready for Agenda

We talk with Agenda President Aaron Levant about the upcoming show, which starts Thursday, including about the new location at the Long Beach Convention Center.

News May 13, 2013

Mike Mechling joins Roark sales team

Press Release:   Roark™ adds Orange County Powerhouse Mike Mechling to Sales Team   Laguna Beach, CA – In a move to bolster their “Core Southern California First” strategy, Roark…

News May 13, 2013
Tickets on sale for SIMA Image Awards

Tickets on sale for SIMA Image Awards

Press Release:    - Pat Parnell to Host SIMA Image Awards Ceremony -   ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (JANUARY 9, 2012) —The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) is proud to announce…

News May 13, 2013
Deus Ex Machina comes to America

Deus Ex Machina comes to America

An Australian brand that combines custom motorcycle culture, surfing and community is bringing its unique model to the U.S. with a major new outpost in Venice.

News May 13, 2013
Shaun Tomson joins WWA

Shaun Tomson joins WWA

Pres Release:   Industry expert and iconic athlete to join Walter Wilhelm Associates   WWA is pleased to announce that surf and industry icon Shaun Tomson is joining the company’s…

News May 13, 2013
Recap of Bright XIV

Recap of Bright XIV

Press Release:   More than 12.000 visitors attended the 14th edition of Bright, confirming the show's traffic increase from last winter. Europe's leading fair for skateboarding, sneakers and streetwear is…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong Group brings retailers to special fall line launch

Billabong Group brings retailers to special fall line launch

We stopped by the Billabong Group's fall line launch at the Surf & Sand in Laguna Beach Wednesday. We have lots of photos, and find out the thinking behind the…

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