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Firewire Surfboards National Sales Manager Mike Milliken and Global CEO Mark Price. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

The rising Firewire

A talk with CEO Mark Price about Firewire's relatively rapid ascent after only five years in business. How…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Quiksilver's Facebook page

How Quiksilver is marketing Slater's 11th

We checked in with Quiksilver to see how it is celebrating Kelly Slater's 11th world title.

News May 13, 2013
Chinese snowboarder Wang Lei. Photo by Xiao Ba.

Action Sports in China – localization is key

Today we look at examples from inside and outside the industry of how companies have tailored products to…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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DC gains No. 2 spot at Quik – 2011 revenue details

We listened to Quik's conference call this afternoon. Details include revenues for each brand, 5-year growth plan, rebounding…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
John Moore of Pencil on Paper Studio and Jesse Faen of VSTR. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

The story behind Slater's VSTR line

I spoke with Jesse Faen and John Moore at Agenda about the new VSTR line by Kelly Slater…

News May 13, 2013
New Sanuk President on growth

New Sanuk President on growth strategies, more

An interview with Jake Brandman about where Sanuk will grow, the move toward year-round product, retail expansion, the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Sanuk Founder Jeff Kelley and Deckers CEO Angel Martinez. Photo courtesy of Deckers.

Next SES Executive Roundtable: Good Company, Good Speaker

Martinez came in No. 4 on CNBC's Best CEOs list and Deckers came in No. 4 in Forbes'…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver stock down

Quiksilver stock down, Zumiez stock up

The stock market is reacting differently this morning to the earnings results for Zumiez and Quiksilver, both of…

News May 13, 2013
The 2XL website.

Skullcandy's low cost brand, new offices, market position

We compiled some details about Skullcandy's business that we found interesting in its recently-filed annual report, including details…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Skullcandy's updated Hesh headphone was a hot seller during the quarter.

Skullcandy execs on sales of new styles, changes online, more

We listened to Skullcandy's earnings call this afternoon and have details including what's selling well, new online policies,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Nike 6.0 section at the PacSun Irvine Spectrum store. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Several positive trends for PacSun

We listened to PacSun's Q1 earnings conference call and have details including several positive business trends, and why…

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