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Bob McKnight in his office at Quiksilver global headquarters in Huntington Beach. Quiksilver recorded $2.5 billion in revenue last year.

McKnight on Webcasts, Hollister and more

I had a wide-ranging interview with the big man himself yesterday. Bob McKnight is CEO and Chairman of…

News May 13, 2013
Santiago

Fernando Aguerre’s business tips

I met Fernando Aguerre at the Waterman's Ball this year and thought, "Now here's someone I need to…

News May 13, 2013
Toby Bost

O’Neill opening in Anaheim; online in future

Here's some news courtesy of La Jolla Group CEO Toby Bost: O'Neill will open its first flagship store…

News May 13, 2013
The Mada store in France

Vinnie De La Pena on new Mada store

Mada founder Vinnie De La Pena answered some questions about Mada's new store in Hossegor, France. Vinnie, right,…

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Donald

Dac Clark on Rusty lawsuit, new opportunities and more

I ran into Donald Clark, best known as Dac, of C&C Companies recently when I was visiting Sanuk…

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A Rusty advertisement

A Rusty update for 2008 and a look ahead for 2009

I checked in with Rusty North America President Charlie Setzler, right,  to find out how things went with…

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VF Corp. CEO Eric Wiseman

VF forecasting revenue decline in 2009

VF Corp. said today that revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 declined 2 percent and forecasted…

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Rick Petri and Chandler

Core careers: Rick Petri's path from Hobie to Rip Curl USA

Take a survey and you'll likely find that many executives at surfwear brands started as teens selling board…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
VF on Vans

VF on Vans, Reef results and its acquisition strategy

VF held a 2008 fourth quarter and full year earnings conference call this afternoon and some interesting details…

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Analog General Manager Kevin Meehan

A talk with Analog's Kevin Meehan

I stopped by the Burton campus in Irvine last week to talk to Kevin Meehan, general manager of…

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A Hurley Walk the Walk event

Converse, Hurley strong for Nike

Nike executives discussed the performance of Hurley and Converse Wednesday in the company's earnings conference call for the…

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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series