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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

PacSun and Tilly's executive pay breakdown

PacSun and Tilly’s filed their 2014 proxy statements that detail executive compensation in the past week. We compare…

Executive Edition April 29, 2015
SurfStitch closing SurfStitch

SurfStitch closing SurfStitch Europe to focus on Surfdome

Industry customer SurfStitch is closing down its SurfStitch Europe business and consolidating operations under its Surfdome banner.

News April 28, 2015
ActionWatch: Footwear dives

ActionWatch: Footwear dives, hardgoods rise at core stores

Cary Allington of ActionWatch reviews how different categories performed at core stores in Q1, including some interesting trends…

Executive Edition April 27, 2015
Gordon Merchant - SES file photo

Billabong Founder Gordon Merchant buys more shares

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

News April 26, 2015
Brendon Thomas - SES file photo

Surfer Editor-in-Chief departing for new job

Brendon Thomas has been in the editor role for five years, and has worked at Surfer for a…

News April 21, 2015
Two Billabong operational

Two Billabong operational executives depart

Two global operational executives at Billabong are exiting the company, SES has learned.

Executive Edition April 21, 2015
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