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The Volcom store in Biarritz

Kering reports positive sales trends at Volcom and Electric combined

On a Kering conference call, executives detailed positive trends at Volcom, including details about Europe and Asia Pacific.…

Executive Edition October 23, 2014
Jake Burton - Photo by Jeff Curtes

Jake Burton on industry challenges, the changing retail landscape, the joys of private ownership

SES talked with the Burton chairman about the challenges in the industry, the changing retail landscape, if Burton…

Executive Edition October 21, 2014
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Update: Many changes coming to Smith Optics

Smith Optics is undergoing several changes in a restructuring led by Italian parent company Safilo Group, including moving…

News October 20, 2014
Vans at Citadium in Paris

VF to boost Q4 marketing spend for Vans and North Face – how the brands performed in Q3

Details about the increased marketing spend for Vans and The North Face, plus how Vans, The North Face…

Executive Edition October 19, 2014
New Quiksilver President Pierre Agnes

Quiksilver President Pierre Agnes on new role, marketing plans, globalization of design, outreach to core retailers

A newsy interview with Pierre Agnes about the internal changes at Quiksilver, his approach to marketing and design,…

Executive Edition October 14, 2014
Quiksilver's Pierre Agnes

Quiksilver's Pierre Agnes elevated to President, McKnight retiring, more executive changes

Quiksilver announced several executive changes this afternoon, and we found out details about others from an interview with…

News October 14, 2014
Mizu CEO Tim Pogue and Founder Jussi Oksanen

Snowboard industry veteran Tim Pogue revs up plans for Mizu

The founder of RIDE snowboards is now focusing his business acumen on Mizu water bottles with partner Jussi…

Executive Edition October 12, 2014
Photo courtesy of Mammoth

What's driving the recent snow resort consolidation

Following the news that Mammoth has bought Big Bear and Vail has bought Park City Mountain Resort, we…

Executive Edition September 28, 2014
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Nike on Converse and Nike Action Sports results

Nike reported Q1 results Thursday, with Converse and Nike Action Sports reporting very different results. Nike Action Sports…

Executive Edition September 25, 2014
Mammoth Resorts acquires Big

Mammoth Resorts acquires Big Bear, Snow Summit

Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, owner of Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain, announced today that it has entered into…

News September 24, 2014
686 Marketing Director Brent Sandor and 686 owner Mike West - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

686 executives on major product and marketing changes

Owner Mike West and new Marketing Director Brent Sandor share details on the big product line changes, why…

Executive Edition September 23, 2014
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series