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Nike CEO Mark Parker. Shop-eat-surf file photo

Layoffs reach Hurley as Nike cuts jobs globally

Some jobs at Hurley International have been eliminated as part of Nike's global restructuring, Nike spokeswoman Kellie Leonard…

News May 13, 2013
Photos by Kevin Voegtlin courtesy of SIMA

Underwriting Party raised $50,000 toward Waterman's weekend; photos from party

I'm a little late posting the results of the Underwriting Party last Friday but here are the details…

News May 13, 2013
Comparing the total pay

Comparing the total pay packages for action sports executives and others

In Part II of our executive compensation series, I look at the total pay package for 18 CEOs,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Quiksilver's financing deal closes

Press release: Quiksilver, Inc. Successfully Closes Financing Transactions Company Secures 4-Year Committed Financing from European Bank Group International…

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Nike 6.0's Motel No Tell in San Clemente

The vision behind Nike 6.0's Motel No Tell in San Clemente

Nike 6.0 continued its investment and marketing push in the action sports industry this summer by renting a…

News May 13, 2013
Steve Murray urges brands to

Steve Murray urges brands to embrace authenticity and innovation

Steve Murray, president of VF Corp.'s action sports coalition and formerly the president of Vans, gave the keynote…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom's Gayle Jarrett and President Jason Steris

Volcom's plans for Spring 2010

I got an update on what Volcom has planned for Spring 2010 recently from President Jason Steris and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver opens store in

Quiksilver opens store in Mammoth

Press release: Quiksilver Store Opens in Mammoth Huntington Beach, CA (December 11, 2009) – Quiksilver and Mammoth Mountain…

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Photos from new Becker SUP store

Becker Surf Co-Owner Dave Hollander sent me some photos from Becker’s new SUP store in Mission Viejo, Calif.…

News May 13, 2013
Ocean Minded sandals at a GAP in San Diego.

Ocean Minded GM on new GAP move

Ocean Minded's new partnership with GAP, sales projections for 2010 and interesting product trends.

News May 13, 2013
HippyTree partners Josh Sweeney and Andrew Sarnecki. They have lived and worked together in a small apartment for several years so this may be real.

Scrappy HippyTree alive and growing

HippyTree partners on landing a new key outdoor account, the brand's strong sell through in important surf accounts,…

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