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Jeremy Andrus last week at SIA. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Jeremy Andrus on why he is leaving Skullcandy

An interview with departing CEO Jeremy Andrus about why he is leaving, what's next, his favorite part of…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Hollister projects live video from the Huntington Beach Pier on the outside of its flagship in NYC

Hollister targets major surf country next

Abercrombie detailed expansion plans for Hollister during its earnings call Friday. Information on next targets, performance in Asia,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Zumiez in Waikiki in December. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Zumiez's expansion plans for Europe, Canada, 2012 results

We listened to Zumiez's Q4 earnings call and have details about international expansion plans, the soft footwear category,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Billabong wait continues, bids reportedly lower

Billabong requested another trading halt for its stock on the Australian Securities Exchange Tuesday in Australia as the…

News May 13, 2013
The exterior of the new Fox building. Photo courtesy of Fox.

What is Fox up to? CEO Pete Fox explains

We talk with Pete about Fox's hiring spree, the signing of new athletes, the new global headquarters, major…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Updated – Report: VF back in talks for Billabong

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that both suitors are back at the negotiating table in the quest…

News May 13, 2013
The Sole Tech team that worked on the new toddler shoe

Sole Tech revamps Etnies toddler shoes

Sole Technology has remade its line of shoes for toddlers for Spring 2009 after consulting with a Newport…

News May 13, 2013
The view at San Onofre Wednesday morning.

The view from San Onofre; Reef HQ will open Thursday

I checked in with Una Baker in San Clemente after hearing the 5 Freeway was closed at Cristianitos…

News May 13, 2013
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Billabong acquires DaKine in latest buy

Billabong International announced today it is buying accessories maker DaKine Hawaii, Inc. Billabong has agreed to pay US$99.9…

News May 13, 2013
An Op T-shirt courtesy of the Wal-Mart website

Emerging markets next target for Op

I caught up on the Iconix Brand Group, Inc.'s second quarter conference call, which had some interesting detail…

News May 13, 2013
Wayfarers making a comeback

What is selling at Industrial Ride Shop

I spoke with Aaron Dewitt, the purchasing manager at Industrial Ride Shop, to see what's selling at the…

News May 13, 2013
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