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CJ Olivares. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Olivares to GrindMedia

The well-regarded former general manager of Fuel TV is consulting with GrindMedia, home to Surfer, Surfing and many…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun says December sales

PacSun says December sales were flat

PacSun announced after markets closed on Thursday that its December comps were flat and maintained its Q4 sales…

News May 13, 2013
Steve Van Doren and daughter

Core Careers: Steve Van Doren of Vans

We talk with Steve Van Doren, Vans’ “Ambassador of Fun,” about his career, his approach to his job,…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez Q1 comps better than

Zumiez Q1 comps better than expected

Important industry customer Zumiez continues to outperform teen competitors and posted same store sales in the first quarter…

News May 13, 2013
Sequential Brands Group owns the Wiilliam Rast Brand. Images from the Sequential website.

Profile of DVS bidder – Sequential Brands Group

Information about the lead bidder in the DVS auction, including its business model, annual revenues and philosophies. The…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong CEO Launa Inman

Report: Billabong to make decision on diligence soon

According to Reuters, the new Billabong CEO said the board of directors will decide by the end of…

News May 13, 2013
DC President Anton Nistl. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

DC President to Hurley

DC Shoes President Anton Nistl is headed to Hurley.

News May 13, 2013
Kristin Cusic

Kristin Cusic takes new job

The Westlife Distribution SVP of Marketing and snow industry executive is leaving to take a new job in…

News May 13, 2013
Farias Surf and Sport is making progress in getting the store repaired. Photo courtesy of Brian Farias.

Updated: How Jersey shops are faring post Sandy as holidays arrive

We check in with some key Jersey retailers as Christmas nears to see how they are recovering from…

News May 13, 2013
Courtney Skiba of Hurley

Photos from Surf Expo's No Agenda dinner

We have lots of photos of the brand executives and retailers who attended the No Agenda dinner Wednesday…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver EVP Steve Tully. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Steve Tully exiting Quiksilver

More change for Quiksilver as long time executive Steve Tully announces his departure.

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