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Dresses are the brand's most popular category - Photo courtesy of O'Neill

O'Neill ramps up focus on women's

We talk with O'Neill Women's GM Kari Johnson about changes in the division, where the brand is focusing…

News May 20, 2014
Sock brand Richer Poorer is moving into the action sports space with a sock designed for skateboarders - Photo courtesy of Richer Poorer

Sock brand Richer Poorer expanding into action sports backed by some interesting investors

CEO Tim Morse, who grew up in Laguna Beach, shares how the brand is expanding beyond the contemporary…

Executive Edition May 19, 2014
Daymond John of the TV show Shark Tank and a founder of hip hop brand FUBU spoke about what he has learned from both success and failure

More photos from Surf Summit

We have a few more photos from Surf Summit 17, which was held Wednesday-Saturday in Los Cabos, Mexico.

News May 18, 2014
Dakine team riders Steph Koehne and Albee Layer - Photo courtesy of Dakine

Dakine's big apparel plans under new Altamont ownership

Dakine Hawaii Surf President Mike Madlener tells us about the strategy behind the new venture and about other…

Executive Edition May 18, 2014
Robert Trujillo of Metallica and Jeremy Schluntz of GrindMedia. The two have been friends since meeting in a campground in Tahiti on a surf trip. Robert even got Jeremy a job as a nanny - or manny - for Ozzy Osbourne's kids many years ago.

Photos from Surf Summit 17

Surf Summit 17 got underway Wednesday in Los Cabos, Mexico with a cocktail party, retailer reception and a…

News May 14, 2014
Photo courtesy of Macy's

Macy's describes Q1 sales trends as soft

Industry customer Macy's reported first quarter earnings this morning.

News May 13, 2014
Paul Naude at Surf Expo in January - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Paul Naude on Vissla launch at retail

After our store tour to check out Vissla on retail floors, we followed up with Paul Naude and…

Executive Edition May 11, 2014
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
Shop-eat-surf file photo

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
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