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Curt Fry of Von Zipper and Dot Dash. Photos by Shop-eat-surf.

Dot Dash finds place in rack sunglasses

I was curious to hear how the new Dot Dash line was doing for Von Zipper, which introduced…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez at the Florida Mall. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Why Zumiez lowered its Q3 forecast

We listened to Zumiez October sales call and have more details about the retailer's results, including why it…

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez at the Florida Mall. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Worrisome trends at Zumiez – snow, footwear, Q4

On an earnings call today, executives reported some sales and category headwinds. We have details about grim snow…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver Americas President Rob Colby and new Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney. Slide show photos by Shelby Stanger and Tiffany Montgomery.

Newsmakers on hand at Agenda

We ran into a wide range of executives and retailers at Agenda Friday and have many, many photos…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom Executive Chairman Richard Woolcott and CEO Jason Steris. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Volcom ready to execute new initiatives in 2013

A talk with Richard Woolcott and Jason Steris about the Volcom footwear launch, and revamped accessories and snow…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong CEO Launa Inman. Photo courtesy of Billabong.

Billabong performance by brand, region, strategy update

Many details about the first half results including an update on potential buyers, brand performances, results by region,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Reid Pinder in Hawaii. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong vet to lead Electric Europe

Electric announces a key hire in Europe, a major focus of growth for the accessories company that is…

News May 13, 2013
A Quiksilver store in Mammoth

Quiksilver hires new retail leader

Quiksilver has hired a seasoned retail executive to oversee stores and ecommerce in the Americas region. Rob Colby…

News May 13, 2013
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More about the changes at Allyance

After hearing that the players have changed at Allyance, I checked in with VP of Sales Jason Bergman…

News May 13, 2013
Tommy Knapp

Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009

I have been speaking with friends in the industry during the last quarter to try and make heads…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Kevin Wattles of Neff

Neff resists alluring expansion offers for measured growth

With snow resorts opening for business thanks to cold weather, I thought it would be a good time…

News May 13, 2013
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