VF promotes Vans President Kevin Bailey, others
VF announced several executive promotions Tuesday morning.
News April 7, 2014
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Smith President and VP on growing in a tough market, new initiatives and product plans
Ned Post and Eric Carlson tell us how some major changes at Smith impacted their business in 2013,…
Executive Edition April 6, 2014
Bob McKnight on Kelly Slater separation – the memories, the emotions
Business aside, a talk with the Executive Chairman about the emotional side of the separation and his favorite…
News April 3, 2014
RAEN pursuing new optical strategy
RAEN is announcing a new business strategy today. Co-Founder and Creative Director Justin Heit shares the details.
News April 2, 2014
John Mills joins TravisMathew apparel brand
The former senior Quiksilver sales executives moves to a new job.
News April 2, 2014
Andy Mooney on impacts of Slater exit on Quik marketing plans
I emailed Quiksilver CEO Andy Mooney this morning to see how Kelly Slater’s decision to depart Quiksilver would…
News April 1, 2014
No joke: Slater leaves Quiksilver for Kering – Updated with comments from Kering
Kelly Slater is leaving longtime sponsor Quiksilver to start a new brand with Kering. Kering also provides SES…
News March 31, 2014
A visit to PacSun's flagship Brea store for spring
Photos of the Spring '14 floorset at PacSun that demonstrate the evolution of the retailer and its merchandise…
Executive Edition March 30, 2014
One company accounts for 10% of sales at PacSun in 2013
PacSun's annual report has some interesting details about its business, including information about what industry wholesaler accounted for…
Executive Edition March 30, 2014
Industry veterans launch Banks to target men’s market
A look at Banks, a new men’s brand created by surf industry veterans Tim Cochran, formerly a product…
News March 26, 2014
Dragon CEO on alliance with Nike, new ownership, and why 2013 was the best year ever
A revealing interview with Will Howard about Dragon's big year, his take on working with Nike, new Dragon…
Executive Edition March 24, 2014
