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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
Jeff Booth in Mexico. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Jeff Booth to Sanuk

At a time when some industry companies are cutting back, Sanuk announces two new hires to its growing…

News July 11, 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
Candy Harris. Photo by Elaine Lee Photography.

Candy Harris on new role, state of women's market

A talk with Candy Harris about her expanded role at Stance, the end of her relationship with Billabong,…

News July 8, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Quiksilver cuts more staff today

Quiksilver eliminated a large number of jobs today, mostly in marketing, as the company continues on its quest…

News July 2, 2013
The Element team in a new creative space in Costa Mesa. Element said the tree in the back of the warehouse symbolizes a new beginning. Photo courtesy of Element.

Element looks forward after job cuts this week

We asked Founder Johnny Schillereff some questions about the layoffs this week, and about what is next for…

News June 28, 2013
Element Founder Johnny Schillereff and Steve Lake. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Steve Lake says goodbye to Sector 9

As Steve Lake's last day approaches at Sector 9, we asked him to reflect on some of the…

News June 26, 2013
Transworld Surf Creative Content Editor Chris Cote. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Chris Cote reacts to Transworld Surf closure

An interview with Chris Cote, the public face of Transworld Surf, about the closure of the magazine.

News June 26, 2013
Nate Morely

Two top Skullcandy executives to depart

Skullcandy announces that two executive officers who work in San Clemente will not move to the company's Park…

News June 23, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series