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The new Hollister store format is being expanded - Photo courtesy of Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie CEO: "Disruption and turmoil" in teen apparel space

Abercrombie's Hollister chain faced myriad challenges in a weak Q3, and CEO Mike Jeffries commented on the problems,…

Executive Edition December 2, 2014
The Billabong US website today

Black Friday weekend retail sales disappoint; industry catches Cyber Monday fever

Despite the massive discounts offered by retailers, sales for Black Friday weekend declined compared to last year. Plus,…

News November 30, 2014
The Roxy store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach on Wednesday night - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Industry embraces Black Friday

Industry brands have gotten into the Black Friday spirit today by offering discounts – in some cases steep…

News November 28, 2014
Nick Bower

Nick Bower on his exit from Stussy

Nick Bower looks back at his 17 years as the head designer at Stussy, and talks about why…

News November 23, 2014
Electric EMEA GM Anthony Cazottes at Electric offices in Anglet

Electric charts new course in brand revamp in Europe

A talk with EMEA GM Anthony Cazottes about the many changes in the Europe operation, about how business…

Executive Edition November 17, 2014
Vissla boardshorts at Surfside Sports in May - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Vissla's interesting boardshort debut on ActionWatch panel

ActionWatch has some interesting data about Vissla's boardshort debut in the brand's inaugural summer season.

Executive Edition November 16, 2014
Dakine CEO Leslie Lane

Dakine CEO on changes under new ownership, business update, future plans

New CEO Leslie Lane discusses changes at Dakine since the Altamont acquisition, how business is turning out in…

Executive Edition November 12, 2014
SIMA Image Awards nominees

SIMA Image Awards nominees announced

Nominations for the closely watched SIMA Image Awards were announced this morning, and newcomer Vissla makes a splash.

News November 11, 2014
SurfStitch Founders Lex Pedersen and Justin Cameron - Photo courtesy of SurfStitch

Updated: SurfStitch buys online retailer Surfdome from Quiksilver

Updated with accurate sale price. SurfStitch Group announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Europe’s…

News November 10, 2014
Nixon EVP of Marketing Chad DiNenna

Nixon embarks on next chapter of its growth story

An in-depth interview with Nixon co-founder and EVP of Marketing Chad DiNenna about the major new campaign for…

Executive Edition November 9, 2014
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Skullcandy gains momentum in Q3

Details about what worked for Skullcandy in Q3, and its outlook for 2014 and 2015.

Executive Edition November 5, 2014
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