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Nixon Founders Andy Laats and Chad DiNenna. File photo courtesy of Nixon.

Nixon CEO moving to new role

Nixon CEO Andy Laats shares why he is moving into a new role at Nixon as the company…

News May 22, 2013
Norb Garrett

GrindMedia acquires TransWorld

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

News May 21, 2013
Mandy Fry. Photo courtesy of Volcom.

Volcom CEO on the hiring of Mandy Fry

We follow up with Volcom CEO Jason Steris to find out more about the hiring of Mandy Fry,…

News May 20, 2013
Mandy Fry. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Mandy Fry, Steve Lake exit Billabong, Sector 9

Four executives are departing from Billabong and Billabong-owned brands. We have some details about the changes.

News May 20, 2013
Zumiez reports growth for

Zumiez reports growth for 2008, but tough second half and shrinking sales for Q4

Zumiez, the Pacific Northwest-based industry retailer that bills itself as the "core store in the mall," today reported…

News May 13, 2013
Canadian retailer West 49

Canadian retailer West 49 rejects Adrenalina bid

West 49, a major action sports retailer in Canada, today rejected an unsolicited takeover bid from Adrenalina. Adrenalina,…

News May 13, 2013
Frank Messman

Black Box names Frank Messman CEO and partner

Here's some news from Black Box Distribution, home to Fallen Footwear and Zero skateboards, among other brands. Frank…

News May 13, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo of a DC store in Los Angeles

Staff reduced today at DC Shoes

Layoffs hit DC Shoes today, a Quiksilver spokesman confirmed this afternoon. Parent company Quiksilver has experienced layoffs at…

News May 13, 2013
Jamie Thomas

Skater Jamie Thomas will ride for Insight in synergistic move

Updated 9:45 a.m. with comments from Jamie Thomas on how this arrangement will impact Fallen apparel. Displaying one…

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