Latest In: Surf

Skatepark of Tampa. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Retail trends with SPoT, Hi-Tech, including good news for core skate shoes

We check in with Skatepark of Tampa and Hi-Tech in Maui and ask about how sales are going,…

News May 13, 2013
Surfer Julian Wilson and girlfriend Ashley Osborne

Photos from SURFER Poll Awards

The SURFER Poll Awards drew a large crowd to the Turtle Bay Resort last night including a wide…

News May 13, 2013
Paul Naude. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong to open books to Naude group

Paul Naude's bid to buy all of Billabong takes another step forward, though there is no guarantee of…

News May 13, 2013
Ryan Kingman and John Wilson of Stance with Vanessa Chiu of Insight

Updated: Surf Expo photos

Many photos from the floor of a busy Surf Expo, which was the biggest show in Surf Expo's…

News May 13, 2013
Dan Levine's Linked In profile

Dan Levine to JC Penney

Dan Levine has joined JC Penney as Senior Vice President/General Merchandising Manager, according to his Linked In profile…

News May 13, 2013
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Alana Blanchard featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2013 wearing new Rip Curl bikinis

Press release:   Rip Curl is thrilled to announce that team rider Alana Blanchard will be featured in…

News May 13, 2013
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Fox moves into performance shoes

We find out details about how Fox is approaching its performance footwear line, what retailers are carrying it…

News May 13, 2013
Reid Pinder in Hawaii. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong vet to lead Electric Europe

Electric announces a key hire in Europe, a major focus of growth for the accessories company that is…

News May 13, 2013
Bruce Beach of Electric. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Bruce Beach departs from Electric, Eric Crane named CEO

More industry changes continue with well-known Electric founder Bruce Beach stepping down. Eric Crane was named as his…

News May 13, 2013
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ActionWatch: Juniors' apparel sales robust in Q1

Cary Allington summarizes Q1 sales trends at core stores and details interesting trends in women's apparel, including a…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Eero Ettala Pro Rider Series from 2013 Collection. Photo courtesy of Oakley.

Oakley VP on snow season, outerwear, surf and more

A talk with Oakley VP of North America Ted Li about the snow season, the brand's outerwear and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series