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Randy Rarick

Randy Rarick and Jodi Wilmott on new WSL Hawaii structure

Randy Rarick and Jodi Wilmott explain how the World Surf League's new Hawaii team will work and what…

News May 11, 2015
Tim Bernardy

Founder of Offshore Surf Shop retires, recalls watching the industry change and grow

Barbie Baron shares memories of her 45 years in surf retail, and changes she has seen in the…

News May 7, 2015
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The Buckle records soft women's sales in April

Soft women’s sales at industry customer The Buckle contributed to a 3.8% same store sales decline in April.

News May 6, 2015
Reef's Greg Osthus and Mike Losness - Photo courtesy of Reef

Reef announces sales appointments for core channel

Reef said it is dividing its sales management regionally to focus more closely on core retailers. We have…

News May 5, 2015
Photo courtesy of Prana

Prana's Q1 results, future plans

Columbia Sportswear, owner of lifestyle brand Prana, provided a few interesting details about Prana’s performance in the first…

Executive Edition May 5, 2015
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New Luxottica leadership making big changes at Oakley

Major changes are on the way for Oakley as new leadership at Luxottica makes integrating Oakley into the…

Executive Edition May 5, 2015
Todd Hymel in his office at PPR headquarters in Paris - SES file photo

Kering's Todd Hymel promoted, moving to Costa Mesa from Paris

Kering’s Todd Hymel has been promoted to CEO of Action Sports Brands.

News May 4, 2015
Quiksilver Chairman Bob McKnight

Otis College of Art & Design surprises Bob McKnight with special honor

Quiksilver Chairman Bob McKnight received a surprise on-stage tribute Saturday night during the Otis College of Art and…

News May 4, 2015
Gordon Merchant - SES file photo

Billabong's Gordon Merchant buys more shares – again

Billabong Founder and Board Member Gordon Merchant made another big purchase of Billabong stock last week. See the…

News May 4, 2015
From Rip Curl's My Bikini line - That Stripe bikini

Rip Curl swim gaining major momentum

We check in with Rip Curl swim leaders and retailers about the brand's recent success and find out…

Executive Edition May 3, 2015
The Vans store in Seoul - Photo courtesy of Vans

No slowdown in sight for Vans

A look at how Vans performed in Q1 across regions and distribution channels, plus what VF executives said…

Executive Edition April 30, 2015
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