How HippyTree Found Its Own Niche – and Posts Profits – in a Tough Market
We talk with the HippyTree partners about the brand’s ongoing growth, how they stay true to their roots…
Executive Edition April 4, 2017
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What – and Who – We Saw In Waikiki
We spent a day walking through industry stores and others on the main drag in Waikiki to see…
Executive Edition March 24, 2017
Is Hurley Too Narrowly Focused?
In recent talks with retailers, several have grown frustrated with the overly edited assortment. The brand has also…
Executive Edition March 16, 2017
Quiksilver On The Move
A corporate name change, the debut of the Boardriders concept in a prime Southern California location, and improving…
Executive Edition March 8, 2017
Volcom to Return to Edgy Roots
A talk with Volcom's senior leadership team about the new go-forward strategy for expanding the brand's reach
Executive Edition February 10, 2017
Analyzing the SIMA Awards Nominations
We take a closer look at the SIMA Award nominations to see the interesting brand trends that have…
Executive Edition February 8, 2017
Top Viewed Stories of the Year
2016 was definitely not dull for the industry, with several retailers filing for bankruptcy, new ownership at Quiksilver…
News December 27, 2016
GSI Owner on State of Surfboard, SUP Market and More
We talk with Mark Kelly about how Global Surf Industries is faring this year, the best thing he…
Executive Edition November 8, 2016
New Body Glove Owners on What's Next
A talk with Marquee Brands Chief Operating Officer Cory Baker and Body Glove Brand Director Jenna Meistrell about…
Executive Edition November 7, 2016
Body Glove Acquired
The family-owned company sold to a brand acquisition and licensing firm backed by private equity
News November 2, 2016
Channel Islands Launches New Technology and Warranty Program
GM Scott Anderson tells us about the new program and discusses the state of the surfboard market
News October 31, 2016
