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Oil on the beach in Pensacola

For some Gulf surf shops, from bad to worse

We check back in with Gulf surf shops on how the spill continues to impact business, if BP…

News May 13, 2013
A shaper at Sacred Craft.

Sacred Craft adjacent to ASR, draws crowds

The report from Sacred Craft, which was adjacent to ASR for the first time.

News May 13, 2013
Reef Men's Footwear Product Director Brett Savage and VP of Marketing Kevin Flanagan.

Reef execs on new shoe line, new performance boardshort, success of Supreme collection

An in-depth Reef update, including video, on its approach to hanging shoes, competing in tech boardshorts and the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong CEO Derek O'Neill at ASR in August. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong CEO on acquisitions, retail, more

Derek O'Neill spoke at the company's general meeting Tuesday, and we have the highlights, including if any acquisitions…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sanuk Chief Operating Officer John Vance and Owner and Founder Jeff Kelley.

Sanuk owner tires of copy cats, details business strategies

Jeff Kelley is annoyed, and he tells us why, in detail. He and John Vance also share key…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Per Welinder of Blitz Distribution

Agenda photos from Day 2

Friday started a tad slower - perhaps the late night party with Snoop played a role - but…

News May 13, 2013
A Hollister T-shirt.

Hollister to open in China

Hollister's international openings will accelerate in 2011, plus just how big the Hollister international business has grown in…

News May 13, 2013
Hurley names new CEO

Hurley names new CEO

An executive from outside the industry has been named CEO of Hurley, replacing Roger Wyett.

News May 13, 2013
O'Neill's new Superkini. Photos courtesy of O'Neill.

O'Neill debuts technical Superkini

O’Neill Director of Marketing Cedar Carter tells us about the strategy behind creating a technical girl’s swimsuit, and…

News May 13, 2013
Nike Action Sports Leaders: Bastien Renard

From Nike 6.0 to Nike as it tightens action sports focus

I flew to Oregon and met with top Nike execs about major changes in Nike's branding, product and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott.

Woolcott on selling to PPR

SES asks Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott about the decision to sell to PPR, if he is committed to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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