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Oakley VP of North America Ted Li. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Core Careers: Ted Li of Oakley

Ted Li is the VP of North America. We asked him how he got started, what is his…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Quiksilver store in Waikiki. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Quiksilver 2012 results: The good and the bad

We listened to the earnings call this afternoon and have all the details including how each brand performed,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Poler co-founder Benji Wagner. Photos courtesy of Poler.

Poler brings camp vibes to action sports

Poler's refreshing take on the outdoors has started strong, with Poler landing in key accounts in its first…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Vans Snow welcomes Pat Moore to the team

Press release:   2013 SIA Snow Show, Denver, CO - (January 31, 2013) ­ Vans proudly announces the…

News May 13, 2013
Bob McKnight and Andy Mooney in January. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Mooney and McKnight set the record straight on changes at Quiksilver

A talk with new CEO Andy Mooney and Bob McKnight that explains the strategy behind the changes at…

News May 13, 2013
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Billabong says bidders still in after stock price drama

Lots of action with Billabong in Australia Thursday after of the company called a trading halt on the…

News May 13, 2013
Photo courtesy of Volcom

Kering comments on Volcom, Electric, Puma in Q1

We listened to Kering's (formerly PPR) conference call this morning and have details about how Volcom, Electric and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sport Chalet results paint

Sport Chalet results paint bleak picture for industry retailer

Sport Chalet total sales declined 10 percent to $104.6 million in the quarter ended Dec. 28, and same-store…

News May 13, 2013
Canadian retailer West 49

Canadian retailer West 49 rejects Adrenalina bid

West 49, a major action sports retailer in Canada, today rejected an unsolicited takeover bid from Adrenalina. Adrenalina,…

News May 13, 2013
Mike West

686 president on sales trends, the challenges of snow and intriguing alliances

This week, we are checking in with snow companies as the season gets underway. Recently I spent some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin.

Burton CEO on job cuts, orders, retail relations and rocker

I spoke with Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin on the eve of the Winter Olympics about a wide range…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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