Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin
Today, we hear from Robert Schmidt, the CEO of Katin. Katin has been around since 1959 and has…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Highlights from Billabong's earnings conference call
In conjunction with its full year earnings release, Billabong executives held a conference call with Australian stock analysts…
News May 13, 2013
Andy Tompkins on the recent show, the skate situation and more
I caught up with Andy Tompkins, VP of Nielsen Sports Group, to get his assessment of the recent…
News May 13, 2013
Rebel surf tour pronounced dead
From THE AUSTRALIAN THE rebel pro surfing tour was officially declared dead yesterday, but its legacy will be…
News May 13, 2013
Hurley unveils new wholesale distribution strategy
Hurley executives told me yesterday that going forward, the brand will aggressively focus its wholesale distribution on retailers…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quik's Steve Wilson on design trends and his new job
Here another brand update from Surf Expo. I had a brief meeting with Steve Wilson, the new senior…
News May 13, 2013
More about O'Neill's new green line
O’Neill Clothing CEO Toby Bost and Men’s VP of Design Ryan Rush on the new ECO’Neill line that…
News May 13, 2013
Photo slideshow from opening night of the 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival's Action Sports series
We were unable to attend opening night at the Newport Beach Film Festival's Action Sport series on Saturday,…
News May 13, 2013
Tavik gets creative to survive
Young brand Tavik has formed several partnerships and used other creative business strategies to weather the downturn.
News May 13, 2013
Gulf surf shops report on spill impact
We talked to a dozen surf shops along the Gulf Coast about how business has been impacted by…
News May 13, 2013
Billabong acquires RVCA
The long-rumored deal is finally announced. Plus, a timeline of Billabong's acquisitions.
News May 13, 2013
