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Billabong Americas President Colin Haggerty and CEO Launa Inman. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

A deep dive with Billabong CEO Launa Inman

An extended interview with Inman about her go-forward plan, why West 49 is for sale, how the business…

Executive Edition July 10, 2013
Candy Harris. Photo by Elaine Lee Photography.

Candy Harris on new role, state of women's market

A talk with Candy Harris about her expanded role at Stance, the end of her relationship with Billabong,…

News July 8, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Quiksilver cuts more staff today

Quiksilver eliminated a large number of jobs today, mostly in marketing, as the company continues on its quest…

News July 2, 2013
The Element team in a new creative space in Costa Mesa. Element said the tree in the back of the warehouse symbolizes a new beginning. Photo courtesy of Element.

Element looks forward after job cuts this week

We asked Founder Johnny Schillereff some questions about the layoffs this week, and about what is next for…

News June 28, 2013
Element Founder Johnny Schillereff and Steve Lake. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Steve Lake says goodbye to Sector 9

As Steve Lake's last day approaches at Sector 9, we asked him to reflect on some of the…

News June 26, 2013
Transworld Surf Creative Content Editor Chris Cote. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Chris Cote reacts to Transworld Surf closure

An interview with Chris Cote, the public face of Transworld Surf, about the closure of the magazine.

News June 26, 2013
Nate Morely

Two top Skullcandy executives to depart

Skullcandy announces that two executive officers who work in San Clemente will not move to the company's Park…

News June 23, 2013
John Wilson receiving the Dick Baker Memorial Award from Una and Jack Baker at Surf Summit this year.

John Wilson's touching speech from Dick Baker Award

Stance President John Wilson gave a great speech upon receiving the Dick Baker Memorial Award this year. We…

News June 20, 2013
New Nike Brand President Trevor Edwards. Photo courtesy of Nike.

Nike names new president, other leadership changes

Nike announced some major changes to its executive leadership team Thursday afternoon.

News June 20, 2013
Tavik Founder Erik Paulsen

Tavik Founder on hiring spree, apparel, accessory plans

Thanks to support from new owner Incipio, a mobile accessories company, Tavik is on a hiring spree, including…

Executive Edition June 18, 2013
Skullcandy's first office on the West Coast

Skullcandy CEO on office consolidation, executive promotion

Skullcandy is announcing some major moves this morning. CEO Hoby Darling filled us in on the details.

News June 17, 2013
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