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RVCA's Pat Tenore reacts to Billabong news

We reached RVCA Founder Pat Tenore this morning and asked him for his reaction to the Billabong/Altamont developments.

News July 15, 2013

Altamont's official release on Billabong deal

Altamont's press release about the Billabong transaction, including quotes from new CEO Scott Olivet and Altamont principals.

News July 15, 2013
New Billabong CEO Scott Olivet has industry experience and an MBA from Stanford. Photo courtesy of Oakley.

Altamont strikes BBG deal, DaKine sold, New Billabong CEO

Billabong announced several major changes Tuesday in Australia designed to help the company escape its financial distress.

News July 15, 2013
Billabong Americas President Colin Haggerty and CEO Launa Inman. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

A deep dive with Billabong CEO Launa Inman

An extended interview with Inman about her go-forward plan, why West 49 is for sale, how the business…

Executive Edition July 10, 2013
Candy Harris. Photo by Elaine Lee Photography.

Candy Harris on new role, state of women's market

A talk with Candy Harris about her expanded role at Stance, the end of her relationship with Billabong,…

News July 8, 2013
Marketing images for the Spring 2014 line. Photo courtesy of Billabong.

Billabong CEO on new women's strategy

An interview with Billabong CEO Launa Inman about changes coming for Billabong Women and the thinking behind the…

Executive Edition July 7, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Quiksilver cuts more staff today

Quiksilver eliminated a large number of jobs today, mostly in marketing, as the company continues on its quest…

News July 2, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Updated Hurley, Nike Action Sports revenue figures

We have details about the performance of Hurley, Converse and Nike Action sports in Q4 and fiscal 2013,…

Executive Edition June 27, 2013
Norb Garrett on closing

Norb Garrett on closing Transworld Surf

GrindMedia's Norb Garrett on why Grind is closing Transworld Surf, the future for other magazines, morale post acquisition,…

Executive Edition June 26, 2013
A sampling of SES headlines that show some of the major changes going on in the industry

Turbulent Times: What is Driving Industry Change?

We talked to about a dozen top industry leaders, former brand executives, and industry observers and asked: What…

Executive Edition June 25, 2013
Billabong updates market on

Billabong updates market on talks

Billabong updated the market today in Australia on its status.

News June 24, 2013
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