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Zumiez's future plans for Europe, footwear trends

We listened to the earnings call and have details about the plans for Europe, footwear and junior's sales…

Executive Edition May 23, 2013
A West 49 store before the chain was bought by Billabong. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong puts West 49 up for sale

Shop-eat-surf has learned that Billabong has put its troubled West 49 chain up for sale.

News May 22, 2013
Nixon Founders Andy Laats and Chad DiNenna. File photo courtesy of Nixon.

Nixon CEO moving to new role

Nixon CEO Andy Laats shares why he is moving into a new role at Nixon as the company…

News May 22, 2013
Norb Garrett

Norb Garrett on TransWorld acquisition

A talk about why the deal was attractive, the viability of keeping the titles open, where efficiencies can…

Executive Edition May 22, 2013
Norb Garrett

GrindMedia acquires TransWorld

Big news in the action sports media world as GrindMedia acquires competitor TransWorld, the company confirms.

News May 21, 2013
A Quiksilver store at the Florida Mall

Quiksilver moderates previous 5-year plan

Quiksilver announced details of a revised 5-year plan to the market Friday that changed some components in the…

Executive Edition May 20, 2013
Mandy Fry. Photo courtesy of Volcom.

Volcom CEO on the hiring of Mandy Fry

We follow up with Volcom CEO Jason Steris to find out more about the hiring of Mandy Fry,…

News May 20, 2013
Mandy Fry. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Mandy Fry, Steve Lake exit Billabong, Sector 9

Four executives are departing from Billabong and Billabong-owned brands. We have some details about the changes.

News May 20, 2013
The Sunriver Resort in Oregon. Photo courtesy of the Mt. Bachelor Website.

Headed to Oregon to go skiing

I'm traveling Tuesday to Oregon for a ski trip. I won't be posting as much this week but…

News May 13, 2013
Sport Chalet amends loans to

Sport Chalet amends loans to help with financial crunch

Struggling Sport Chalet, an important industry customer, said today it has amended its loan agreement in a "positive…

News May 13, 2013
Chad Mihalick from Malakye.com

Action sports brands woo investors at Capital Forum

I zoomed to downtown San Diego yesterday to hear a few young action sports companies pitch their ideas…

News May 13, 2013
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