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Hurley's new phantomkini

Hurley CEO on swim initiatives, U.S. Open, more

We did a quick interview with Hurley CEO Roger Wyett at ASR and asked about Hurley and Nike…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Toby Bost

La Jolla CEO on battle for floor space, more

An interview with Toby Bost about Rusty’s comeback, the skate opportunity, the battle for floor space, La Jolla’s…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom Q3 details - margins

Volcom Q3 details – margins, extra inventory, market share

Details from Volcom's newsy third quarter conference call this afternoon, including details about gross margins, the dividend, Electric's…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Flip Flop Shops aims big via

Flip Flop Shops aims big via franchising

Flip Flop Shops has big ambitions for its sandal-only, franchised chain, which carries many industry brands.

News May 13, 2013
An ICR breakout session for investors. Shop-eat-surf photo.

Teen panel, Journeys parent and UGG parent recap from Day 1 at ICR Xchange investors conference

The annual teen panel rated surf and skate brands, while Journeys disclosed how many total stores it sees…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Stever and Summer Rapp at the Shop-eat-surf Executive Roundtable this month.

Summer Rapp pursuing new creative interests

Much watched industry designer Summer Rapp has left Quiksilver, where she most recently worked as Creative Director of…

News May 13, 2013
Filtrate CEO on U.S. strategy

Filtrate CEO on U.S. strategy

The Australian sunglass company has broken into the U.S. market. We ask CEO Wade Sutton how the brand…

News May 13, 2013
Apparel sales take big hit in

Apparel sales take big hit in 2010

SIMA discussed its 2010 Retail Distribution Study Thursday which showed a big decline in apparel sales and some…

News May 13, 2013
Sport Chek to expand S3 shops

Sport Chek to expand S3 shops again

A large chain Canadian retailer is expanding its offering of surf and skate apparel and footwear once again.

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight and other business leaders at the meeting. Photo courtesy of Quiksilver.

McKnight joins French strategic council

The Quiksilver CEO joins a new French government council on foreign investment in France and meets with French…

News May 13, 2013
Roy Turner

Roy Turner on growth at Surf Expo

We talk with the Surf Expo Show Director about Surf Expo’s increase in show exhibitors and show space,…

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