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Dragon's APX goggles at SIA this year. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Dragon acquired – interview with CEO Will Howard

Dragon announced today that it is being acquired by Marchon, one of the largest eyewear companies in the…

News May 13, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Skullcandy execs on Europe, Best Buy, competition, more

Highlights from Skullcandy's talk at a conference including its relationship with struggling Best Buy, how it is managing…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sam Paschel. Photo courtesy of Burton.

Burton VP to Skullcandy – replacing Dan Levine

Skullcandy hires a key Burton executive to replace Dan Levine in the lead product role. Levine was the…

News May 13, 2013
The Billabong store in Times Square. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

BBG's stock falls below $1, will proceed with transformation plan

For better or worse, Billabong remains under public company media microscope in Australia after TPG withdraws. Plus, Billabong…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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What Sport Chalet said about Lib Tech, KREW, winter inventory

We listened to Sport Chalet’s earnings call and have info about how the large customer is approaching winter,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom's Jason Steris and Richard Woolcott. Photo courtesy of Volcom.

Steris new CEO of Volcom

Volcom announced to its staff today some changes in the top ranks at the company.

News May 13, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Tilly's, PacSun say holiday sales kicked in late

Tilly’s and PacSun both adjusted their earnings guidance for the fourth quarter Thursday after sales during the crucial…

News May 13, 2013
Donna Carpenter and Jake Burton Carpenter at SIA. Photos by Shop-eat-surf.

Jake Burton on the snowboard season, apparel plans, more

His take on the state of action sports, how the slow start to the season impacted business, what…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Zumiez same store sales fall in February

Details about Zumiez's sales in February including category performance and sales by week.

News May 13, 2013
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Billabong wait continues, bids reportedly lower

Billabong requested another trading halt for its stock on the Australian Securities Exchange Tuesday in Australia as the…

News May 13, 2013
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Quiksilver hires new senior sales leader

I spoke with Quiksilver Americas President Rob Colby yesterday and he told me he has hired a new…

News May 13, 2013
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