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Mervin leaders Pete Saari

Quiksilver to sell Mervin Manufacturing

Quiksilver makes another move to focus on its core brands. Altamont is involved in the transaction.

News October 22, 2013
Band of Martians showroom floor featuring Acacia. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

5 Questions: Band of Martians

Well-known industry design and sales executive Jenna Woodhull starts a new sales agency with Ally Lopez of Bikini…

News October 22, 2013
This photo reflects the changes in the industry. Duke Edukas of Surfside Sports

Tom Ruiz exits Volcom

The executive changes in the industry continue.

News October 16, 2013
A Zumiez store in Hawaii

Category results for Zumiez in September

A breakdown of Zumiez same store sales results for September.

News October 9, 2013
Quiet Flight Founder Ed Leasure - Photo courtesy of Billabong

Billabong names new Acting Americas President

New CEO Neil Fiske looks inside the company for an Acting Americas President.

News October 7, 2013
Rob Meronek

Former key SPoT employees launch new venture

Rob Meronek and Ryan Clements have launched a new event company that also offers other services. We followed…

News October 2, 2013
Richard Sanders

Billabong's VP of Sales exits

Long time top sales executive Richard Sanders departs from Billabong's Americas division. We check in with him and…

News October 1, 2013
Beats is increasingly visible in action sports markets. The company had a booth at SIA in January this year.

Skullcandy competitor Beats lands big investment

Beats Electronics receives a large investment and an impressive valuation.

News September 26, 2013
Billabong appoints Acting

Billabong appoints Acting Europe General Manager

New CEO Neil Fiske is traveling to regional Billabong offices around the world, and while in Europe selected…

News September 25, 2013

Billabong Europe GM departs to Columbia Sportswear

A top Billabong executive moves to a competitor in the outdoor space.

News September 24, 2013
File photo courtesy of Nixon

Nixon names new CEO

Nixon has found a new CEO as Andy Laats moves to Executive Chairman role.

News September 24, 2013
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