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The Freewaters team: John Gothard

Gothard to Freewaters

The industry sales veteran heads to Freewaters, joining old Sanuk compatriot John Vance at the young footwear brand.

News May 13, 2013
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Firewire releases the Vanguard model surfboard in partnership with Daniel (Tomo) Thomson

Press release:   Firewire is excited to announce the release of the Vanguard model: the first board to…

News May 13, 2013
Jeff Pool

Photos and wrap from Project

Photos from the floor of the condensed Project trade show, plus some executive shuffling at brands that we…

News May 13, 2013
Michael Daly. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Rip Curl names new Group CEO

Rip Curl names a new Group CEO who has spent the past two years working out of the…

News May 13, 2013
The view from Turtle Bay. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Industry brands part of new stores at Turtle Bay

Industry brands are part of some changes at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore, which becomes…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver Chairman

Quiksilver maintains guidances for year

Despite the tough retail climate, Quiksilver maintained its earnings guidance for the year yesterday when it reported earnings…

News May 13, 2013
The view from Mikke Piersonäó»s Malibu house. The home - and Mikkeäó»s family are all okay. Photo courtesy of Mikke.

Fires impacting surf, skate companies

I've checked in with a few companies that could be impacted by the Southern California fires. Here's what…

News May 13, 2013
Steve Ellingson

Stores say Quiksilver Women's line a hit

I stopped by Quiksilver the other day to find out how the Quiksilver Women's line is doing now…

News May 13, 2013
Toby Bost

Toby Bost: There’s opportunity in downturn

I talked to Toby Bost, the CEO of La Jolla Group and O'Neill Clothing quite a bit at…

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