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New Sanuk President Jake Brandman. Photo courtesy of Sanuk.

Deckers names new Sanuk President

The new President of Sanuk comes from Teva, and once worked with Keen, Vans and Pro-Tec, in addition…

News May 13, 2013
Teva's Will Pennartz

Teva's plans for action sports

An in-depth look at Teva today, including new categories, life after Simple Shoes, retail plans and how the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Jim Leatherman

Matix, Hurley, Fox updates

Today, we have updates from Matix, Hurley and Fox based on interviews at S.L.A.T.E. during MAGIC.

News May 13, 2013
The Hollister store on Fifth Avenue features 179 monitors showcasing live feeds from Huntington Beach. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Opinion: Hollister's paltry fee for Huntington Beach images

After seeing Hollister's flagship NYC store which showcases video feeds from HB as its key design element, I…

News May 13, 2013
Patagonia VP of Marketing Rob BonDurant

Patagonia up close – growth rates, retail plans, surf

A talk with VP of Marketing Rob BonDurant about Patagonia's annual growth rate, its successful women’s business, its…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Skullcandy fans in China.

Action Sports in China – increasing participation

Today in our China series, we look at how brands are working to increase participation in action sports…

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

No Quik Pro NYC next year

Quiksilver announced it will not return to New York City in 2012.

News May 13, 2013
The new Reef RESRV collection. Photo courtesy of Reef.

Reef launches premium closed-toe line

Reef is launching a new segment of men’s shoes, RESRV, which targets a design-savvy consumer and boutique-style retailers.…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong North America President Paul Naude and T&C's Harol Lyn Iwata.

Billabong Group brings retailers to special fall line launch

We stopped by the Billabong Group's fall line launch at the Surf & Sand in Laguna Beach Wednesday.…

News May 13, 2013
Reef's Lindy Williams

Reef's results, new positioning, girls plans, online strategy, men's apparel play

A talk with Jeff Moore about Reef's go-forward strategy, expanding beyond Miss Reef, footwear plans for men and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
PacSun at Irvine Spectrum. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

PacSun: Emerging brands on roll

We listened to PacSun's earnings call and have details about Q4 results, store closure plans, how heritage and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
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