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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
Volcom Chairman and CEO Richard Woolcott

Volcom acquires Japanese distributor

Volcom announced this morning that it has signed an agreement to buy its Japanese distributor as the company…

News May 13, 2013
A boutique T-Shirt using a Ron Stoner photo. Photos courtesy of Surfer Mag Apparel.

The story behind Surfer Mag apparel

    Ever since Bobby Abdel at Jack's Surfboards in Huntington Beach told me that Surfer Magazine shirts…

News May 13, 2013
The Rhythm crew in Australia. General Manager Jamahl Grey is third from left in the back row

Rhythm coming to the U.S. from Australia

Rhythm is headed to the U.S. from Australia and plans to make its debut at the upcoming ASR…

News May 13, 2013
Jason Steris

Volcom: Brightening up for fall

I had so many interesting conversations at ASR, I'm still catching up. Here's a good one: An update…

News May 13, 2013
Factor54 founder Todd Miller and investor Ted Wueste

Factor54 raising money to grow

I stopped by the Costa Mesa garage that Factor54 calls home the other day and met company owners…

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