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Ocean Minded sandals - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Crocs comments on closing of Ocean Minded

Crocs executives officially commented Monday on the closing of its Ocean Minded business.

News October 27, 2014
Bob McKnight and Aaaron Pai of HSS during Bob's induction in the Surfers' Hall of Fame - Photo courtesy of HSS

Industry pays tribute to the legacy of retiring Bob McKnight

Tom Holbrook, Richard Woolcott, Michael Tomson, Randy Hild, Mark Richards of Val Surf and more on what Bob…

News October 26, 2014
Sanuk's popular Yoga Mat sandal - Photo courtesy of Sanuk

Deckers reports Sanuk's quarterly results, comments on brand's performance

We listened to Deckers conference call and have details about Sanuk's performance, including the slight change in its…

Executive Edition October 23, 2014
Sole Tech's Pierre Senizergues

Photos from Tilly's Holiday Party

Industry brands and executives turned out for the Tilly’s holiday party Wednesday night in Irvine.

News October 23, 2014
Todd Hymel

Kering Sport & Lifestyle COO on changes at Volcom and Electric, Kelly Slater alliance

We spoke with Todd Hymel in Paris about the repositioning at Volcom and Electric, his take on the…

Executive Edition October 23, 2014
The Volcom store in Biarritz

Kering reports positive sales trends at Volcom and Electric combined

On a Kering conference call, executives detailed positive trends at Volcom, including details about Europe and Asia Pacific.…

Executive Edition October 23, 2014
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Update: Many changes coming to Smith Optics

Smith Optics is undergoing several changes in a restructuring led by Italian parent company Safilo Group, including moving…

News October 20, 2014
Vans at Citadium in Paris

VF to boost Q4 marketing spend for Vans and North Face – how the brands performed in Q3

Details about the increased marketing spend for Vans and The North Face, plus how Vans, The North Face…

Executive Edition October 19, 2014
Derek O'Neill in the Vissla store in Hossegor

Derek O'Neill on launching Vissla, Amuse and D'Blanc in Europe

A talk with former Billabong CEO Derek O'Neill on launching the new brands in Europe, why he opened…

Executive Edition October 16, 2014
New Quiksilver President Pierre Agnes

Quiksilver President Pierre Agnes on new role, marketing plans, globalization of design, outreach to core retailers

A newsy interview with Pierre Agnes about the internal changes at Quiksilver, his approach to marketing and design,…

Executive Edition October 14, 2014
Photo courtesy of Active

Active Ride Shop names new President

A few months after receiving a private equity investment, Active announces it has a new President for the…

News October 14, 2014
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