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Steve Caballero

Vans President on segmentation, apparel, retail strategies, much more

Excerpts from the Q & A with Vans President Kevin Bailey at the recent Shop-eat-surf Executive Roundtable, including…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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 CEO Derek O'Neill. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong sells part of Nixon to pay down debt

Billabong announced this afternoon it has sold just over 50% of Nixon. Billabong will also close stores and…

News May 13, 2013
Gordon Merchant

Merchant buys more Billabong shares

Billabong Founder Gordon Merchant has purchased an additional 2.5 million shares of Billabong stock on the open market.

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