Latest In: Surf

Shop-eat-surf file photo

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
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
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Tilly's store plans for 2013, cautious Q1 view

Details on Tilly's earnings call this afternoon, including why the stock market did not like its view of…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Default Image

Billabong stock falls to 53 cents

After details of a potential acquisition were confirmed, Billabong's stock declined sharply when it resumed trading.

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

Volcom’s Richard Woolcott on taking risks

One of the things I talked about with Richard Woolcott at ASR is this issue of "sameness" in…

News May 13, 2013
Marty Mathiesen

O’Neill Clothing beefs up executive team

O'Neill Clothing sent me this news early this morning. The company has named Marty Mathiesen vice president of…

News May 13, 2013
Bob McKnight

Bob McKnight: The manufacturer’s view

Bob and I talked about this issue, among others, as part of a larger interview. I think it…

News May 13, 2013
Erik Forsell

La Jolla Group promotes Forsell and Gage

Some executive moves at La Jolla. Here's the release: Irvine, CA (January 8, 2008) - La Jolla Group…

News May 13, 2013
Michael Tomson and Joel Cooper at the party last night for their new book äóìGoinäó» Big: Gotcha and the Evolution of Modern Surf Style.äó The book is available on Surfline.com.

Business lessons from the Gotcha era

I've been reading the new book about rise and fall of Gotcha and talking to Gotcha founders Joel…

News May 13, 2013
A closer look at the strategy

A closer look at the strategy for Lost Girls

As I was reporting my juniors series this week, a few retailers mentioned Lost Girls sold through well…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series