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Billabong CEO Derek O'Neill. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong CEO on current business trends

Billabong held its annual shareholder meeting in Australia yesterday. CEO Derek O'Neill gave an update on current business…

News May 13, 2013

Hurley execs on industry consolidation, brand and retail acquisitions

With competitors acquiring brands and retailers, how will Hurley respond? Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett tell their perspective.

News May 13, 2013
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Updated: More details on PacSun earnings, store closings

We listened to PacSun's earnings call for details on its store closures, new financing, Q3 results and Q4…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sole Technology owner Pierre Andrթ Senizergues

Top viewed stories of 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, we take a look back at the 50 most viewed stories on…

News May 13, 2013
Mervin's Ryan Hollis

Surf Expo photo-rama

Lots of photos from the floor of Surf Expo, plus Show Director Roy Turner fills us in on…

News May 13, 2013
Duke Edukas of Surfside Sports gives Aaron Pai of HSS a congratulatory hug.

Photos, wrap of SIMA Image Awards

The industry turned out for the SIMA Image Awards Thursday. Several brands showed their dominance in their categories…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong CEO Derek O'Neill. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong and TPG stop talks despite another revised offer

Billabong said Tuesday in Australia talks have stopped with TPG Capital, which upped its bid for Billabong. Billabong's…

News May 13, 2013
Doug Collier. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Collier joins Tilly's board

In a recent filing, Tilly's stated it has added a new board member, one that has a lot…

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

Tilly's discloses expected share price

One of the industry's largest retail customers is on the verge of going public. Most of the proceeds…

News May 13, 2013
Ergo's Joe McElroy

Ergo founders on new look, new hires, new accounts

We speak with the Ergo team about how they have survived the rocky economy, their quest to break…

News May 13, 2013
Women shopping in the new store in Ocean Beach.

South Coast doubles down on girls

South Coast Surf Shop is increasing its investment in junior's with a new store in Ocean Beach. Buyer…

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