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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
Etnies Domestic Sales Manager Aaron Vujicic at Agenda. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Three key etnies styles for Spring 2012

We got an update at Agenda about etnies three key stories for Spring 2012, including a new Sheckler…

News May 13, 2013
The larger Volcom store on the north end of Waikiki.

Talking retail with Volcom's Hawaii DM

While in Hawaii last week, I spent a few hours with Ian McNulty, who runs Volcom’s retail operation…

News May 13, 2013
Eastern Skate Supply Owner Reggie Barnes and Sales Manager Jocelyne Tracy. Photo by Shelby Stanger for Shop-eat-surf.

Talking with Reggie Barnes of Eastern Skate Supply

At Surf Expo, we got a chance to catch up with ESS Owner Reggie Barnes and Sales Manager…

News May 13, 2013
Doug Collier. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Collier joins Tilly's board

In a recent filing, Tilly's stated it has added a new board member, one that has a lot…

News May 13, 2013
A VW bus has from the new Jack's store in Newport Beach. Photos courtesy of Jack's.

Expanded locations, new stores for Jack's

A talk with Jack's co-owner Jamal Abdelmuti about what’s new at the influential retailer, how each of its…

News May 13, 2013
The 511 Skateboarding Jean from Levi's and Nike

Levi's and Nike create denim for skateboarders; Levi's eyes action sports

Two experts in their respective fields team up to make special denim for skateboarders. Levi's also has larger…

News May 13, 2013
The RVCA table is also at the front of the store. Levi's denim is on the bottom.

Back to school at PacSun

We got permission to photograph the back-to-school floor set at The Block at Orange. See which brands are…

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