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Karen Sarver at Agenda in January. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Another Billabong executive departs

Karen Sarver, the right hand woman to Billabong Americas President Paul Naude for more than a decade, resigned…

News June 5, 2013
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Zumiez category performance in May

We have details about Zumiez's sales for May, including how key categories performed.

News June 5, 2013
At the Quiksilver Shareholder Meeting: Tom Holbrook

Tom Holbrook looks back – and forward

An interview with the legendary Tom Holbrook of Quiksilver. He talks about his 35-year career, key lessons he's…

Executive Edition June 4, 2013
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Layoffs at Billabong, Naude update

We have learned of several executives in key roles that were laid off today at Billabong Americas, plus…

News June 3, 2013
Billabong says total sale off

Billabong says total sale off, possible asset sale on

Billabong outlines several developments in its ongoing saga to sell all or part of the company, updates business…

News June 3, 2013
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Tommy Bahama’s SUP strategy

With Tommy Bahama a sponsor of the upcoming Santa Monica Paddleboard Race, we spoke with the SVP of…

Executive Edition June 2, 2013
Brian Bowen. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Brian Bowen exits Quiksilver

A Quiksilver VP who was running the Emerging Brands group departs.

News May 31, 2013
A Schuh store in the UK. Photo courtesy of Genesco.

Journeys, Schuh sales trends, store plans

We listened to parent company Genesco's earnings call and have details about surprising sales trends, how many stores…

Executive Edition May 31, 2013
Acting Billabong Americas President Colin Haggerty has a varied and deep resume in retail. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

A talk with new Billabong America's leader Colin Haggerty

An interview with Acting Billabong Americas President Colin Haggerty about his varied retail background, changes he is making…

Executive Edition May 29, 2013
Photo courtesy of Tilly's

Why Tilly's CEO is bullish

Details about Q1 sales and category trends at Tilly's, new store plans, and why CEO Daniel Griesemer is…

Executive Edition May 29, 2013
A Reef buildout at Sun Diego's new Flower Hill store

Reef invests in sustainable fixture program

A talk with Reef Marketing Director PJ Connell about Reef's new fixtures, what stores will get them, and…

News May 28, 2013
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