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A Zumiez store - Photo courtesy of Zumiez

Zumiez continues to perform in sluggish market

Details about how store categories performed in July, and comp results for the second quarter and year to…

News August 6, 2014
The Spy booth at SIA this year - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Spy sales streak ends, but margins improve

Spy Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30.

News August 6, 2014
Quiksilver has its own street in Torquay - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Quiksilver Asia Pacific President on wholesale and retail trends, the state of the marketplace, internal changes

An interview with Greg Healy about Quiksilver, Roxy and DC's performance in the region, how corporate changes have…

Executive Edition August 4, 2014
Todd Canipe of Vertical Urge - Photo courtesy of BRA

Board Retailers Association names new Chairman

Todd Canipe of Vertical Urge will replace Bruce Cromartie of BC Surf and Sport and Coco Tihanyi of…

News August 1, 2014
Volcom headquarters - Photo courtesy of Volcom

Kering comments on Volcom, Electric revenue trends and repositioning

Kering executives commented on the first half performance of its Volcom and Electric brands this morning during an…

Executive Edition July 30, 2014
Snowboard Connection partners Adam Gerken and John Logic - Photo courtesy of Snowboard Connection

Snowboard Connection's John Logic on shutting down the business

Important core industry account Snowboard Connection in Seattle shuttered its store this weekend. Co-owner John Logic answers some…

News July 27, 2014
Active Ride Shop President Esmail Mawjee - Photo courtesy of Active

Active President on expansion plans, new private equity partner

An interview with Esmail Mawjee about Active's new partners, details about the retailer's ambitious growth plans and how…

Executive Edition July 20, 2014
Volcom CEO Jason Steris and SVP of Marketing Ryan Immegart at Agenda - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Volcom CEO and SVP of Marketing detail strategy behind new Volcom branding

An interview with Jason Steris and Ryan Immegart about the major change, the work and analysis that went…

Executive Edition July 17, 2014
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Vans leads the VF pack in Q2 – VF execs on Vans, North Face, Timberland

Details from the VF earnings call about how Vans, North Face and Timberland did around the globe. Plus,…

Executive Edition July 17, 2014
Volcom co-founder Richard Woolcott with D Nachnani of Coastal Edge

Volcom unveils new branding at party for retailers

Photos from the party Volcom held this week to introduce retailers to the new Volcom branding as it…

News July 11, 2014
Quiksilver signs more

Quiksilver signs more licensing agreements

Quiksilver announces it has signed licensing agreements for several more categories.

News July 9, 2014
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