This is info for SES RSS Article Feed. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/blog http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/rusty-hires-matt-rockhold-as-northern-california-rep-and-brand-ambassador/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/hart-huntington-tattoo-company-to-open-more-locations-in-the-u-s-and-abroad/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/pacsun-unveils-first-ever-nyc-pop-up-shop/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/abercrombie-challenged-in-q1-lowers-2013-outlook/ New CEO Andy Mooney makes the final hire that completes his executive leadership team. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/quiksilver-names-new-global-marketing-leader/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/snow-sports-industry-donates-more-than-5-000-pounds-of-winter-apparel-to-hurricane-sandy-relief/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/stopnik-brothers-sign-on-to-be-electric-ambassadors/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/mark-sweetser-joins-olloclip-as-action-sports-sales-director/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/award-winning-all-girls-surf-magazine-salted-is-back/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/just-bones-boardwear-awarded-patent-for-innovative-adjustable-waist-boardshorts-girls-and-men-s-line-extensions-set-to-debut-in-july-at-miami-swim-show/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/2013-zumiez-couch-tour-announces-live-music-line-up/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/etnies-and-ryan-sheckler-riding-history-together-for-15-years/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/bill-gage-named-president-of-famous/ We listened to the earnings call and have details about the plans for Europe, footwear and junior's sales trends, and why you won't find many large action sports brands in Zumiez's stores. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/zumiez-s-future-plans-for-europe-footwear-trends/ Shop-eat-surf has learned that Billabong has put its troubled West 49 chain up for sale. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/billabong-puts-west-49-up-for-sale/ We listened to the earnings conference call and have details about what worked in women's, what didn't work in men's, what brands are selling, where PacSun is going. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/analysts-praise-pacsun-women-s-the-star/ Nixon CEO Andy Laats shares why he is moving into a new role at Nixon as the company launches a search for a new leader. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/nixon-ceo-moving-to-new-role/ I stopped by Billabong offices in Irvine yesterday to meet the new leaders of the Billabong Women's design team, including Design Director Allison Roberts. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/meet-the-new-billabong-women-s-leadership-team/ A talk about why the deal was attractive, the viability of keeping the titles open, where efficiencies can be found, how this move strengthens the group against competitors. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/norb-garrett-on-transworld-acquisition/ Big news in the action sports media world as GrindMedia acquires competitor TransWorld, the company confirms. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/grindmedia-acquires-transworld/ Quiksilver announced details of a revised 5-year plan to the market Friday that changed some components in the plan created by the previous management team. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/quiksilver-moderates-previous-5-year-plan/ We have more photos from the last day and night of the Surf Summit, which wrapped up Friday in Los Cabos. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/more-photos-from-surf-summit/ We are in Mexico for Surf Summit 16 and have lots of photos of the retailers and brand executives in attendance. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/updated-photos-from-surf-summit-16/ We follow up with Volcom CEO Jason Steris to find out more about the hiring of Mandy Fry, who previously worked at Billabong for 12 years. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/volcom-ceo-on-the-hiring-of-mandy-fry/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/europe-challenges-hurt-puma-q1-profits-sales/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/spy-reports-q1-2013-financial-results/ Four executives are departing from Billabong and Billabong-owned brands. We have some details about the changes. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/mandy-fry-steve-lake-exit-billabong-sector-9/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/ccs-presents-midwest-mayhem-massive-chicago-and-milwaukee-skate-event/ A talk with Ocean Hut owner Tony Giordano about rebuilding and reopening after being devastated by Hurricane Sandy, how business is going in Jersey, more. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/ocean-hut-is-back-in-business/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/nrf-april-retail-sales-rise-3-9-vs-last-year/ A talk with Oakley VP of North America Ted Li about the snow season, the brand's outerwear and surf businesses, and initiatives to target active women. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/oakley-vp-on-snow-season-outerwear-surf-and-more/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/the-2012-2013-snow-sports-season-finishes-with-3-4-billion-in-sales-according-to-sia-retailtrak-/ We ran into Frank Messmann last night and found out the details about his next career move. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/black-box-ceo-to-james-perse/ The Skateboarding Hall of Fame honored several skaters and icons Thursday night in Anaheim with nearly 400 people in the audience enjoying the show. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/photos-from-skateboarding-hall-of-fame/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/true-religion-to-be-acquired-for-835-million/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/val-surf-launches-a-new-website/ I spoke with sources close to the Billabong negotiations today that told me VF Corp. is not still involved in talks to buy Billabong, but Altamont Capital Partners is. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/sources-altamont-still-in-billabong-hunt-vf-not/ An interview with Vans President Kevin Bailey and Doug Palladini about changes announced today for Vans structure in the Americas, including a big promotion for Doug. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/vans-realigns-americas-adds-roles/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/billabong-announces-micah-byrne-as-surf-team-manager/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/the-buckle-april-same-store-sales-rise-6-3-/ The Wall Street Journal is reporting that both suitors are back at the negotiating table in the quest to acquire Billabong. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/updated-report-vf-back-in-talks-for-billabong/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/transworld-business-partners-with-surf-expo-to-produce-swim-showroom-feature-and-fashion-show-series/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/dragon-unveils-new-floatable-sunglasses/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/electric-welcomes-new-brand-ambassador-chris-christenson/ A key category for Zumiez’s turned positive in April, and the company reported increased same store sales for the month. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/key-category-improves-for-zumiez-in-april/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/excitement-builds-for-vintage-surf-auction/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/surfers-hall-of-fame-inductees-announced/ Rip Curl is beefing up its men's design team by hiring a longtime O'Neill employee, and a Billabong boardshort designer. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/rip-curl-hires-vp-of-men-s-design-from-o-neill/ Volcom is announcing today that is has signed the up-and-coming New York surfer. http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/volcom-signs-balaram-stack/ http://www.shop-eat-surf.com/2013/05/billabong-in-trading-halt-pending-announcement/