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Vissla at Jack's in Huntington Beach - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

The retail report on new brand Vissla

We visited key accounts in Southern California and spoke with others in Florida and Virginia Beach to see…

Executive Edition May 11, 2014
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Zumiez reports strong April, better than forecast Q1

Zumiez's April and first quarter same store sales results sent its stock price up double digits in trading…

News May 7, 2014
Photo courtesy of Hollister

Hollister announces summer marketing plans based in Southern California

Ohio-based Hollister announced some big summer marketing plans based in Southern California in a bid to rejuvenate its…

News May 7, 2014
SPY CEO Michael Marckx and Board Chairman and major shareholder Seth Hamot at SIA this year - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

SPY reports quarterly results, CEO details turnaround status, changes for 2014

Details about SPY results plus an interview with CEO Michael Marckx about the improved performance, strategies that are…

Executive Edition May 6, 2014
Beach Riot announces new

Beach Riot announces new partnership and new president

Mark Tinkess joins emerging swim brand Beach Riot, which also announced a new partnership with Peter Burke of…

News May 5, 2014
New Beach Riot President Mark Tinkess and Founder Nicole Hanriot - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Mark Tinkess and Nicole Hanriot on future plans for Beach Riot and new partnership

An interview with Mark Tinkess and Beach Riot Founder Nicole Hanriot about their new partnership, why Mark got…

Executive Edition May 5, 2014
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RVCA names new Global GM with industry experience

Billabong CEO Neil Fiske fills the final position on his executive leadership team with a new business leader…

News May 5, 2014
The outside of the SportScheck flagship

Some interesting retail photos from Munich

A few photos from industry stores in addition to other retailers in Munich that caught our eye.

News May 4, 2014
Jeff Streader - Photo courtesy of Billabong

Billabong hires a Chief Operating Officer

CEO Neil Fiske hires a new COO with extensive supply chain experience.

News May 1, 2014
Skullcandy's Crusher headphone continues to perform well domestically and internationally - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Skullcandy CEO encouraged by Q1 results

Details from Skullcandy's earnings call this afternoon including what new strategies are working for the brand, Q1 financial…

Executive Edition May 1, 2014
From the Nikita Fall '14 lookbook

Nikita reboots brand strategy with ambitious new plans

Amer Sports, a large Finnish company, has big plans for industry brand Nikita, and has embarked on a…

Executive Edition April 30, 2014
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