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Jeff Alter of Hobie. Photos by Shelby Stanger for Shop-eat-surf.

Jeff Alter on new Hobie by Hurley line

A talk with Jeff Alter at Outdoor Retailer about the new Hobie by Hurley line, the heating up…

News May 13, 2013
Break East's brand mantra

Break East targest East Coast, sophisticated surfers

The founder of new apparel brand Break East says West Coast apparel companies are missing a key demographic:…

News May 13, 2013
Outdoor winner: The Traveler hybrid short

O'Neill's approach to outdoor market

A talk with SVP of Sales and Marketing Steve Ward about what the outdoor market means for the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Fernando Aguerre with the pants he auctioned this year at the Liquid Nation Ball held at his home.

Health causes Aguerre to resign as SIMA Humanitarian Fund President

Fernando Aguerre tendered his resignation as SIMA Humanitarian Fund President this morning during a SIMA meeting.

News May 13, 2013
Blake Richards and Mark Richards of Val Surf

Val Surf, Glik's on retail trends

As part of our Retail Panel series, we check in with retailers Val Surf and Glik's who share…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The larger Volcom store on the north end of Waikiki.

Talking retail with Volcom's Hawaii DM

While in Hawaii last week, I spent a few hours with Ian McNulty, who runs Volcom’s retail operation…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun says December sales

PacSun says December sales were flat

PacSun announced after markets closed on Thursday that its December comps were flat and maintained its Q4 sales…

News May 13, 2013
Shaun Neff at Agenda. On the shelf to his left is Neff's expanded glove line. Photos by Shop-eat-surf.

Shaun Neff on brand's growth and plans

An interview with Shaun Neff about how much the brand grew last year, new product strategies, his take…

Executive Edition 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