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Dragon's Rick Irons and Will Howard. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Dragon CEO on new sunglass and goggle strategies

Will Howard on Dragon’s evolving strategies, its push to become the No. 3 player in goggles, the brand's…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Hex owners Dan Maravilla and Trent Valladares. Photos courtesy of Hex.

The rapid growth of Hex

We find out how Hex grew to be carried in 1,500 quality stores worldwide in the electronics and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Mike Carter

Mike Carter and Electric part ways

Mike Carter and Electric Visual, the company he helped found, have parted ways.

News May 13, 2013
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Volcom third quarter results

We listened to PPR's Q3 sales conference call this morning and gleaned some details about how Volcom and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Industry jumps into Black Friday, Cyber Monday

We surveyed industry brand and retailer sites and have a round up of the special promotions offered to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
New Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney. Photo courtesy of PR Web.

Quiksilver names new CEO from Disney, Nike

Quiksilver hires a new CEO as Bob McKnight moves to the role of Executive Chairman.

News May 13, 2013
Skullcandy CEO Jeremy Andrus. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Skullcandy CEO: We have a defendable position

Jeremy Andrus detailed why Skullcandy stands out and will survive in a crowded headphone market, key growth drivers…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Vans a star for VF – details on Q4, 2012 and 2013 forecast

We listened to VF Corp's earnings call and have lots of details on how Vans and The North…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez in Waikiki in December. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Zumiez's expansion plans for Europe, Canada, 2012 results

We listened to Zumiez's Q4 earnings call and have details about international expansion plans, the soft footwear category,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong Americas President Paul Naude

Updated: Naude close to landing Billabong

Paul Naude and Sycamore Partners are nearing the finish line in the Billabong acquisition race. The deal would…

News May 13, 2013
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