List of Surfrider’s big contributors
Here's the list of big contributors from Surfrider's 2006 annual report, the most recent one available.$1,000,000 - $500,000…
News May 13, 2013
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Billabong acquires Sector 9 for its latest buy
I've heard executives say some of the best deal-making gets done in tough economies. Billabong is certainly making…
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Hurley, Volcom, others share ASR status
UPDATED, 1:40 p.m. with quote from Billabong Americas President Paul Naudé. After the Quiksilver news broke, I checked…
News May 13, 2013The changing consumer: The retail perspective
The spending freefall that started in the fall and accelerated through the holidays has me wondering: Are we…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013Quiksilver executives take pay cut
The Quiksilver board of directors approved a pay cut for top company executives last week, according to a…
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Tourism tally: Hawaii expects a flat 2009, after a down 2008
I wanted to take a new look at how tourism traffic is flowing and projections for 2009, especially…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Store tour, spring 2009 – a look at merchandise, pricing and more
Editor's note: I corrected the story to reflect that I visited Identity Board Shop in Long Beach, not…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013The view on media changes from inside Surfing and Surfer magazines
Today, we wrap up our series on how marketing spending is changing the world of industry media with…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Retail check: a survey of four independent retailers around the country
Given that spring is here, I thought it would be a good time to check in with some…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009
I have been speaking with friends in the industry during the last quarter to try and make heads…
Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Green Room idea for stores gains steam as ASEC rolls out new features
Many of you have heard Frank Scura, executive director of the Action Sports Environmental Coalition, speak at industry…
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