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Richard Sanders

Billabong's VP of Sales exits

Long time top sales executive Richard Sanders departs from Billabong's Americas division. We check in with him and…

News October 1, 2013
An Under Armour surf catalog. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Under Armour surf strategy update

An interview with Under Armour’s Director of Action Sports and Sales, Brendan Hanley, about the brand's surf line,…

Executive Edition September 29, 2013
Proof eyewear at Agenda. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Proof making noise in crowded sunglass market

Co-founder Tanner Dame talks about how he and his two brothers started their brand Proof and lessons learned…

Executive Edition September 28, 2013
Native's Jefferson Regatta shoes. Photos courtesy of Native.

New Native CEO on evolving strategies, future plans

Native's new CEO and new President on the Vancouver-based footwear company's evolving structure and new ownership, growth plans,…

Executive Edition September 28, 2013
The Critical Slide Society's boardshort construction shot. Photo Courtesy of TCSS.

5 Questions: The Critical Slide Society

A glimpse into the fashion-forward Aussie brand, The Critical Slide Society, with co-owner/founder Sam Coombes.

News September 27, 2013
Beats is increasingly visible in action sports markets. The company had a booth at SIA in January this year.

Skullcandy competitor Beats lands big investment

Beats Electronics receives a large investment and an impressive valuation.

News September 26, 2013
The Converse store in Soho - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Nike Action Sports and Converse results, changes in Hurley reporting

Nike said Thursday that it has made changes to how it discloses results for what it used to…

Executive Edition September 26, 2013
Billabong appoints Acting

Billabong appoints Acting Europe General Manager

New CEO Neil Fiske is traveling to regional Billabong offices around the world, and while in Europe selected…

News September 25, 2013
Curl has moved into a new location at Downtown Disney

Touring the new Curl store – what's working, merchandise strategy, results so far

Everybody is talking about Curl's new store in Orlando, Florida. We get a tour from Sammy and Susan…

Executive Edition September 25, 2013

Billabong Europe GM departs to Columbia Sportswear

A top Billabong executive moves to a competitor in the outdoor space.

News September 24, 2013
File photo courtesy of Nixon

Nixon names new CEO

Nixon has found a new CEO as Andy Laats moves to Executive Chairman role.

News September 24, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series