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Quiksilver CMO Nick Drake - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Quiksilver makes major marketing changes

Quiksilver announced internally that a high level marketing executive is departing as well as other marketing changes as…

News September 12, 2014
Kirra Surf's store manager

A visit to Billabong's massive Kirra Surf Shop

Lots of photos of Billabong’s Kirra Surf Shop on the Gold Coast of Australia. It's billed as the…

Executive Edition September 10, 2014
Modom team rider Craig Anderson

Modom co-founder on expansion plans and brand strategy

Torquay local Jack Perry and his partner wanted to create a more modern and fresh surf accessories brand.…

Executive Edition September 9, 2014
Photo courtesy of Outerknown

Kelly Slater announces name, partners in new brand

Former Quiksilver athlete Kelly Slater announced this morning the name of his new brand that he is starting…

News September 7, 2014
Ryan Hurley

More photos from Surf Expo

We saw more people on the show floor and visited additional booths on the second day of the…

News September 6, 2014
A Zumiez store in Orange

All hail Zumiez – and Blue Tomato

Once again, Zumiez is a top performer at the mall. Details about the retailer's Q2, expansion plans, comments…

Executive Edition September 5, 2014
Matt Meola of Depactus

Photos from Surf Expo

Surf Expo kicked off yesterday in Orlando, Florida. We have lots of pictures of who we saw during…

News September 4, 2014
Quiksilver details plans to

Quiksilver details plans to improve business with core accounts

Revenue in the wholesale channel declined substantially again for Quiksilver in Q3, and CEO Andy Mooney outlined ways…

Executive Edition September 4, 2014
The new team at Quiksilver had high hopes for the Nyjah Vulc. CEO Andy Mooney commented on its performance during an earnings call today.  Photo courtesy of DC.

Details about the struggles at DC, including the big decline in the Americas

Quiksilver executives discussed the issues at DC, had some interesting comments about the Nyjah Vulc, and shared their…

Executive Edition September 4, 2014
Wholesale

Wholesale, DC woes hurt Quiksilver again in Q3

Details about another difficult quarter for Quiksilver, for all three of its brands, and for its two largest…

Executive Edition September 4, 2014
Nixon Paris will open on rue Froissart in le Marais - Photo courtesy of Nixon

Nixon co-founder on global retail plans, new Europe stores

Nixon will open stores in Paris and London this fall, with more locations planned. Chad DiNenna answers some…

News September 3, 2014
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