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Latest Nike Action Sports revenues

During an investor meeting this morning, a Nike executive detailed the Nike brand Action Sports revenue for Fiscal…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Josh Sweeney. Courtesy of HippyTree.

HippyTree branches out

We catch up with HippyTree's marketing and sales director and partner about the brand's growth, changes, and lessons…

News May 13, 2013
The dance party in the Hurley booth. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Scenes from the Nike US Open

We get a tour of the Nike US Open with Hurley's Evan Slater, plus some details about new…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong reports full-year

Billabong reports full-year results

Billabong said conditions were "very difficult" but made major progress in integrating its new retail. How brands performed,…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver Europe COO Jose΂Cledera

Update on Quiksilver's European business, photos from NY French party

We got an update on business in Europe from Pierre Agnes during the Quiksilver Pro New York, and…

News May 13, 2013
Reunited: Bruce Beach and Mike Carter. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Mike Carter returns to Electric

Mike Carter is rejoining the company he helped found 11 years ago, Electric Visual.

News May 13, 2013
Billabong Chairman Ted Kunkel at a Billabong shareholder meeting in 2007. Photo courtesy of The Herald Sun.

Billabong chairman on retail integration, evolution of strategy

Billabong held its annual meeting in Australia yesterday. Chairman Ted Kunkel reviewed how Billabong's retail strategy evolved and…

News May 13, 2013

Do Hurley and Nike "Want it All?"

We wrapped up when I asked Bob Hurley and Roger Wyett a question that many in the industry…

News May 13, 2013
The Christmas season at the upscale Ala Moana Shopping Center in Hawaii.

Hawaii store tour – Ala Moana

A trip to upscale Ala Moana Center. Stores visited include Oakley, T&C, Local Motion, Rip Curl, Blue Hawaii,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Scott Terpstra and Frank Sinatra of Stussy. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

My favorite interviews and stories of 2011

The end of the year usually means lots of "best of" lists. Here, I put together a short…

News May 13, 2013
More photos from the Stussy by Holden collection.

The story behind Stussy by Holden collaboration

Two brands known for their design prowess from different parts of the industry team up on a five-piece…

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