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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
Reef President Jeff Moore. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

How Reef, Vans, North Face performed in Q2

We listened to VF's earnings conference call early this morning and have details beyond the press release about…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Below the Belt team in a meeting

Quiksilver hosts party for retailers

Photos from Quiksilver's cocktail party Thursday night plus a quick chat with CEO Bob McKnight.

News May 13, 2013
Andy Davis joins forces with

Andy Davis joins forces with Billabong

Surf artist Andy Davis, formerly of his own brand Ando & Friends, is now exclusively aligned with Billabong.

News May 13, 2013
Dustin Odbert

Ambsn growing for spring and other news

We got a business update at Agenda on what’s new with emerging brand Ambsn, including its new twist…

News May 13, 2013
Santiago Aguerre. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Santiago Aguerre retires from SurfAid board after long stint

Santiago Aguerre reflects back on his involvement with SurfAid and the growing importance of corporate support of humanitarian…

News May 13, 2013
Jack O'Neill. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

La Jolla launches Jack O'Neill Originals line

Jack O'Neill Originals will target men with a 22-piece debut line for summer.

News May 13, 2013

Bob Hurley tells Executive Roundtable audience how he acquired the U.S. Billabong license

In this short video clip, Bob Hurley recalls the early days, and tells our Feb. 11, 2011 Executive…

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