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The jaw-dropping

The jaw-dropping, final sale price for West 49

The final sale price of West 49 is stunning, considering what Billabong paid for the Canadian retail chain…

Executive Edition February 20, 2014
Billabong names new global

Billabong names new global president of Billabong brand, announces other staffing changes

Billabong detailed a long list of new hires during an earnings call, and some positions it is looking…

Executive Edition February 20, 2014
Pete Fox

Thoughts on the Pete Fox shocker

We sort the news about Pete Fox's exit as CEO at Fox Head and all the changes the…

Executive Edition February 19, 2014
Marshall Graves and Mitch Abshere of Captain Fin Co fresh off their win as Breakout Brand of the Year at the SIMA Image Awards

Photos from Agenda, Capsule, Liberty, Project in Las Vegas

We spent Tuesday in Las Vegas at the various trade shows and have photos of who we saw…

News February 18, 2014
Pete Fox

Pete Fox out, Nick Adcock in, as Fox Head CEO

Fox Head's Board of Directors appointed Nick Adcock as CEO effective immediately following the resignation of Pete Fox.

News February 18, 2014
Monica Wise thanks her team after winning Swim Brand of the Year again

Photos and wrap from SIMA Image Awards

Several brands continued their winning streaks at The SIMA Image Awards last night, and there were a few…

News February 13, 2014
Vans President Kevin Bailey - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Details about Vans and North Face's strong Q4 and 2013

We listened to VF's earnings call this morning and have info about how Vans and North Face performed…

Executive Edition February 13, 2014
RVCA Founder Pat Tenore - Photo courtesy of RVCA

RVCA's Pat Tenore on what's next for RVCA

We followed up with RVCA Founder Pat Tenore to find out more about his decision to stay with…

News February 12, 2014
Live from the SIMA Image

Live from the SIMA Image Awards

All 16 winners are in at the SIMA Image Awards tonight at The Grove in Anaheim, and we…

News February 12, 2014
L*Space Founder Monica Wise and her team accepting the award for best swim brand last year. L*Space has dominated the swim category. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Trends to watch at SIMA Image Awards tonight

There are several brand streaks at stake and interesting new entrants to watch at the SIMA Image Awards…

News February 12, 2014
Blue Tomato Munich store manager Max Rudek

The rising Blue Tomato

A visit to, and lots of photos of, a Blue Tomato store, the growing European chain owned by…

Executive Edition February 11, 2014
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series