Billabong CEO Neil Fiske announced the appointment of Jeff Streader to the role of global chief operating officer (COO) of Billabong. Streader’s background includes supply chain and operational leadership roles at Guess?, Kellwood, VF Corporation, F
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The merger will result in R.G. B
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