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Mervin Manufacturing co-founder Pete Saari with a cutout of partner Mike Olson

Mervin to launch surfboards

They revolutionized snowboards with their Banana rocker boards, and now Mervin is turning its attention to surfboards. Plus,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Rip Curl's Dylan Slater and Paul Harvey. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Rip Curl execs on "Soul Surfer" plans

Rip Curl executives share why and how they got involved in "Soul Surfer," how they are trying to…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom Q1 net income falls

Volcom Q1 net income falls

Volcom’s Q1 revenue came in higher than forecast and earnings per share hit the top end of its…

News May 13, 2013
Deckers Outdoor Corporation CEO Angel Martinez

SES interview with Deckers CEO on Sanuk buy

I interviewed Angel Martinez today about the lure of Sanuk, growth plans for the brand, infrastructure issues going…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Greg Long and Una Baker.

Photos from SIMA's Waterman's Underwriting Party

SIMA held its annual Underwriting Party for Waterman's Weekend Thursday night at the Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point. SIMA…

News May 13, 2013
Vans President Kevin Bailey

Preview of Executive Roundtable with Vans President

Kevin Bailey is the featured guest at our next Executive Roundtable. Here's a preview of some topics we…

News May 13, 2013
Matt Biolos and Joel Cooper of Lost. Photo from Matt's iPhone.

Lost launches new strategy and new contemporary line

Matt and Joel on the new strategy for men's clothing, the new Black Sheep line for the contemporary…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Johnny Schillereff of Element and Tom Campion of Zumiez

Big crowd at Waterman's Ball

It was another festive and packed evening at the SIMA Waterman's Ball Friday evening at the Ritz Carlton…

News May 13, 2013
The brand used a bus as its booth.

Brands react to MAGIC, more photos

We talk with brands and a few retailers about how the show worked for them, plus lots of…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight at the Quiksilver Pro New York. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

McKnight on NY triumph, naysayers, what's next

A talk with Bob McKnight about the Quiksilver Pro NY. We ask Bob several questions including: will Quiksilver…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Mick Fanning wearing his Signature Audio-Enabled Hoodie in creative shot by Steve Sherman. Photo courtesy of Rip Curl.

Rip Curl and Skullcandy team up on Fanning collaboration

We asked Rip Curl's Dylan Slater some questions about the new effort, including how the launch will be…

News May 13, 2013
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