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Billabong completes DaKine sale, refinancing

Billabong updates the market on the Altamont refinancing plan and sale of DaKine.

News July 22, 2013
Current Billabong CEO Launa Inman with incoming CEO Scott Olivet Thursday in Australia. Photo courtesy of Billabong.

SES interviews new Billabong CEO Scott Olivet

We ask Scott Olivet about why he got involved, how well he knows Altamont, if another brand needs…

Executive Edition July 19, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Q2 details for Vans, North Face, Reef

We listened to VF's earnings conference call and have information about Q2 results for action sports and outdoor…

Executive Edition July 19, 2013
Billabong rejects alternate

Billabong rejects alternate offer

Billabong issued a statement Thursday in Australia about an alternative refinancing proposal offered by the owners of its…

News July 17, 2013
New Billabong CEO Scott Olivet

Updated: Who is Scott Olivet?

We talk to industry executives at Oakley, Nike, Hurley and Skullcandy who have worked with new Billabong CEO…

Executive Edition July 16, 2013
Greg "GT" Tomlinson of Von Zipper. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Von Zipper's GT reacts to Billabong/Altamont news

We reached Von Zipper co-founder Greg "GT" Tomlinson and asked him for his reaction to the news that…

News July 16, 2013
RVCA Founder Pat Tenore

RVCA's Pat Tenore reacts to Billabong news

We reached RVCA Founder Pat Tenore this morning and asked him for his reaction to the Billabong/Altamont developments.

News July 15, 2013

Altamont's official release on Billabong deal

Altamont's press release about the Billabong transaction, including quotes from new CEO Scott Olivet and Altamont principals.

News July 15, 2013
New Billabong CEO Scott Olivet has industry experience and an MBA from Stanford. Photo courtesy of Oakley.

Altamont strikes BBG deal, DaKine sold, New Billabong CEO

Billabong announced several major changes Tuesday in Australia designed to help the company escape its financial distress.

News July 15, 2013
Billabong stock in trading

Billabong stock in trading halt pending announcement

Billabong requested that trading in its stock be postponed pending the release of an announcement by the company.

News July 15, 2013
Billabong Americas President Colin Haggerty and CEO Launa Inman. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

A deep dive with Billabong CEO Launa Inman

An extended interview with Inman about her go-forward plan, why West 49 is for sale, how the business…

Executive Edition July 10, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series