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Billabong Europe GM Jean-Louis Rodrigues at the Europe HQ in Hossegor - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Billabong Europe GM on brand changes, new strategies

Jean-Louis Rodrigues on new plans for RVCA, company changes in the region, the state of the European market,…

Executive Edition November 2, 2014
Steve Tully

Steve Tully exits Vix

Steve Tully, a former senior executive at Quiksilver for many years, is departing from Vix Swimwear, where he…

News October 30, 2014
The Ann's Cottage store in Falmouth

High-volume UK account Ann's Cottage growing in tough environment

Owner and Managing Director Rob Harris talks with us about new strategies for the growing business, what brands…

News October 30, 2014
ActionWatch: Several

ActionWatch: Several categories struggle in Q3

While there was a few bright spots, many categories recorded year-over-year sales declines in Q3, according to stores…

Executive Edition October 28, 2014
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
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Strategy & Planning Series
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