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Greg "GT" Tomlinson of Von Zipper. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Von Zipper's GT reacts to Billabong/Altamont news

We reached Von Zipper co-founder Greg "GT" Tomlinson and asked him for his reaction to the news that…

News July 16, 2013
RVCA Founder Pat Tenore

RVCA's Pat Tenore reacts to Billabong news

We reached RVCA Founder Pat Tenore this morning and asked him for his reaction to the Billabong/Altamont developments.

News July 15, 2013

Altamont's official release on Billabong deal

Altamont's press release about the Billabong transaction, including quotes from new CEO Scott Olivet and Altamont principals.

News July 15, 2013
New Billabong CEO Scott Olivet has industry experience and an MBA from Stanford. Photo courtesy of Oakley.

Altamont strikes BBG deal, DaKine sold, New Billabong CEO

Billabong announced several major changes Tuesday in Australia designed to help the company escape its financial distress.

News July 15, 2013
Billabong stock in trading

Billabong stock in trading halt pending announcement

Billabong requested that trading in its stock be postponed pending the release of an announcement by the company.

News July 15, 2013
Freewaters men's shoes for Spring '14. Photo courtesy of Freewaters.

Freewaters CEO on what's new for Spring '14

A talk with John Vance about the brand's relationship with Whole Foods and Endless Summer, its growth, and…

News July 14, 2013
Jeff Booth in Mexico. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Jeff Booth to Sanuk

At a time when some industry companies are cutting back, Sanuk announces two new hires to its growing…

News July 11, 2013
Billabong Americas President Colin Haggerty and CEO Launa Inman. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

A deep dive with Billabong CEO Launa Inman

An extended interview with Inman about her go-forward plan, why West 49 is for sale, how the business…

Executive Edition July 10, 2013
Candy Harris. Photo by Elaine Lee Photography.

Candy Harris on new role, state of women's market

A talk with Candy Harris about her expanded role at Stance, the end of her relationship with Billabong,…

News July 8, 2013
Marketing images for the Spring 2014 line. Photo courtesy of Billabong.

Billabong CEO on new women's strategy

An interview with Billabong CEO Launa Inman about changes coming for Billabong Women and the thinking behind the…

Executive Edition July 7, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Quiksilver cuts more staff today

Quiksilver eliminated a large number of jobs today, mostly in marketing, as the company continues on its quest…

News July 2, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series