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Brian and Mike Dunlap of Podium Distribution. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Podium partner on Billabong distribution deal

Podium VP Mike Dunlap shares why Billabong will now distribute Podium brands in Australia.

News May 13, 2013
Rusty North America President Charlie Setzler. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Rusty returns to skate with Joey Brezinski line

Rusty may be best known as a surf brand, but it venturing once again into the skate market.

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Adio President Jim Stroesser.

Adio President on new distribution strategy

How Adio has changed its business model to focus on lower price points and a more mainstream distribution…

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Shane and John Wallace. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Reef hires Shane Wallace

Reef has hired the former co-owner of influential skate shop Active Ride Shop.

News May 13, 2013
Perry Pugh. Photos courtesy of Know?Show.

Perry Pugh previews upcoming Know?Show in Vancouver

We talk with the general manager of Know?Show about changes for the upcoming show as part of our…

News May 13, 2013
The Element store is next door to Billabong.

A visit to some industry – and competitor – stores in NY

While in NYC for the Quik Pro, we stopped at industry stores around the city, and marveled at…

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Inside a PacSun store. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

PacSun to close 175-200 stores, lands new financing

PacSun made some major announcements this afternoon in conjunction with its third quarter earnings press release.

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Michelle LeBlanc of Volcom and Rob Williamson

Photos from KnowShow in Vancouver

We have photos from the floor of Know?Show, which got underway Wednesday at the Vancouver Convention Center.

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Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Tilly's to accelerate store growth in 2012

Tilly’s updated its 2011 and Q4 financial numbers, and we have a summary including some interesting details about…

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Journeys growing fast in

Journeys growing fast in Canada, Schuh in UK

Details about Journeys' expansion in Canada, growth plans for the newly acquired Schuh business in the U.K., Journeys…

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Mike West

Updated: Westlife lands Matix

Updated with purchase price. Westlife announces it has acquired apparel brand Matix from the Sequential Brands Group.

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