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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
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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
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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
Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney on executive changes, challenging times

We spoke with Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney about several executive changes at the company, what is driving the…

Executive Edition October 14, 2014
Quiksilver's Pierre Agnes

Quiksilver's Pierre Agnes elevated to President, McKnight retiring, more executive changes

Quiksilver announced several executive changes this afternoon, and we found out details about others from an interview with…

News October 14, 2014
Mizu CEO Tim Pogue and Founder Jussi Oksanen

Snowboard industry veteran Tim Pogue revs up plans for Mizu

The founder of RIDE snowboards is now focusing his business acumen on Mizu water bottles with partner Jussi…

Executive Edition October 12, 2014
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Crocs planning big changes for Ocean Minded

It appears that Ocean Minded owner Crocs is making some big changes at Ocean Minded, according to people…

News October 9, 2014
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