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Steve Wilson

A visit to new Quik Waterman store

A talk with Steve Wilson and Guy Stagman about the new Waterman Collection store and the strategy for…

News May 13, 2013
Tilly's Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Hezy Shaked. Photo courtesy of Tilly's.

Tilly's first half financial results

Details about the performance of important industry customer Tilly's in the first six months of the year.

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong recognized by United

Billabong recognized by United Nations

Billabong was one of 10 companies recognized by the United Nations and the Foundation for Social Change at…

News May 13, 2013
Roark Founders Ryan Sirianni and Ryan Hitzel.

Storytelling key for new brand Roark

Roark is a new brand with a different perspective that is getting some prime window space at some…

News May 13, 2013
Johnny Schillereff

Schillereff on new Element Emerald Collection

We talk with Element Founder Johnny Schillereff about Element’s new Emerald Collection, which targets a sophisticated shopper with…

News May 13, 2013
Xcel President and Founder Ed D'Ascoli. Photos by Shop-eat-surf.

A vist to Xcel's Hawaii headquarters

A talk with Xcel Wetsuits Founder and President Ed D'Ascoli about the challenges and rewards of growing the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Bird Rock owners Ben Murphy and Matt Murphy

Bird Rock Surf Shop breaks through

Bird Rock Surf Shop was recently nominated for a SIMA Image Award in the Breakthrough Retailer of the…

News May 13, 2013
The setup at the beach. Photo by Munoz for ISA.

ISA President on recent China surfing events, the future

Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay Surfing Festival presented by Quiksilver wrapped up. We asked Fernando Aguerre some questions about…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong's store in Times Square in New York City.

BBG execs on Nixon, retail closures, cuts, current trends

I listened to the Billabong call and gleaned details about store closure plans, staff reductions, Nixon sale, current…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
GT and NIck Woolery of Von Zipper. Photos by Shelby Stanger for Shop-eat-surf.

What's new with Von Zipper

Greg Tomlinson answers some questions for us about how business is going, why Von Zipper is moving into…

News May 13, 2013
Dragon's Rick Irons and Will Howard. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Dragon CEO on new sunglass and goggle strategies

Will Howard on Dragon’s evolving strategies, its push to become the No. 3 player in goggles, the brand's…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series