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Zumiez beats sales estimates -

Zumiez beats sales estimates – again

Comps by week for Zumiez in May and information about the best performing categories for one of the…

News May 13, 2013
Toes on the Nose owner Richard Allred. Photos courtesy of Toes on the Nose.

Toes on the Nose owner on strategy, outdoor growth, more

We talked with Richard Allred about the brand’s history, why he sees potential in the outdoor market, if…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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John Vance on new CEO role at Freewaters

We followed up with John Vance and Freewaters partner Eli Marmar to find out more about John's new…

News May 13, 2013
C4 Waterman Co-founder Todd Bradley and Archie Kalepa

More action at Outdoor Retailer

We hit the floor of Outdoor Retailer for a second day and have photos of the interesting products,…

News May 13, 2013
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Tilly's increases 2012 store plans – again

Tilly's reported Q2 earnings Wednesday. We listened to the earnings call and have details, including how many stores…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sanuk President Jake Brandman and Founder Jeff Kelley. Photos by Shelby Stanger for Shop-eat-surf.

Sanuk execs on new strategies, products, expansion plans

A talk with Sanuk Founder Jeff Kelley and President Jake Brandman about the new “Nottavulc” footwear, product expansion,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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How Hurley and Converse performed in Q1

We listened to Nike's earnings call today, and have details about Hurley and Converse revenue in Q1, the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Andrթ Dallaire and wife Billy Danis at the Burton Fall Bash in Vermont. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Core Careers: André Dallaire of Quebec, Canada

André Dallaire sells Burton, Nixon, Volcom and more in Eastern Canada. We ask him about his career, the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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
Tilly's at the Florida Mall. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Tilly's business slows in Q3

We listened to Tilly's earnings conference call this afternoon and have details about the softness the company experienced…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Pura Vida bracelets.

How Pura Vida grew to 2,500 stores in 2 years

We talk to Pura Vida's founders about how they grew into a multimillion dollar business whose products are…

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