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Doug Palladini

Doug Palladini quoted in NYT story about possible Slater tour

The New York Times turned its attention today to the possiblity of Kelly Slater launching his own surfing…

News May 13, 2013
Michelle LeBlanc at Liquid Nation with Rip Curl USA CEO Kelly Gibson

Michelle LeBlanc moves to Volcom

Longtime Quiksilver employee Michelle LeBlanc has moved to Volcom to become the juniors national sales manager for the…

News May 13, 2013
The new Nike 6.0/Hurley/Converse store at the Irvine Spectrum

Hurley on new Nike 6.0/Hurley/Converse store in Irvine

Nike 6.0, Hurley and Converse have opened a 3,200-square-foot store at the Irvine Spectrum Center. I spoke with…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott and Jack's Co-Owner Bobby Abdel at last year's Surf Summit.

SIMA and BRA team up for Surf Summit 13

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association and the Board Retailers Association are coming together for Surf Summit 13 in…

News May 13, 2013
Zappos Brand Marketing Manager Michelle Thomas. Five hundred Zappos employees Twitter without company restrictions.

Social Media Science: The very open Zappos approach

In day two of our Social Media Science series, we ask Vans, 686, Hurley, Fox and more about…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards Winners

Press Release: South African Grant “Twiggy” Baker Claims Ride of the Year, German Surfer Sebastian Steudtner Wins XXL…

News May 13, 2013
Stance: Ryan Kingman

Stance targets socks, attracts top talent

A new startup company staffed with industry veterans is targeting what it sees as one of the last…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Ross Garrett

Photos from Waterman's Underwriting party

Surf industry movers and shakers gathered Friday to raise money for SIMA's Waterman's Weekend July 8 and 9.

News May 13, 2013
Una Baker and Shaun and Carla Tomson.

Waterman's Ball photos and wrap up

It was a full house at the 21st Annual Waterman's Ball Friday night at the Ritz-Carlton in Dana…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Quik completes debt-for-equity swap

Shareholders approve Quiksilver's debt-for-equity swap with Rhone. Quiksilver says an agreement limits how much stock Rhone can own…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom CFO Doug Collier. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Volcom CFO on fresh junior's approach, cost pressures, growth

Volcom CFO Doug Collier spoke at a retail conference Wednesday in New York. We have highlights, including some…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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