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Billabong statement on Andy Irons passing

Press Release:   HONOLULU - (November 2, 2010) -- The world of surfing mourns an incredibly sad loss…

News May 13, 2013
Jamie Thomas at Crossroads in August. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Crossroads will continue, Thomas says

We check in with Jamie Thomas about the future of Crossroads in light of the news that ASR…

News May 13, 2013
BRA Co-Chair Duke Edukas

BRA continues to serve specialty action sports retail interests amidst changes to tradeshow schedule

A statement from BRA on the closing of ASR, and what the future holds. BRA is working with…

News May 13, 2013
SIMA President Doug Palladini.

SIMA moves surf industry forward following trade-show landscape shift

SIMA's statement on the closing of ASR, and plans for the future. The trade group has been researching…

News May 13, 2013
Andy Tompkins of ASR

Andy Tompkins: economic changes forced ASR closure

In a statement emailed to ASR customers, Andy Tompkins forecasts that consolidation at brands and retailers will continue,…

News May 13, 2013
West 49 CEO to brands: stop

West 49 CEO to brands: stop dumping inventory in Canada

This week, we take a closer look at the Canadian action sports market, an important territory for action…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Lian Murray

Lian Murray expanding Aqua VI line, lands another well-known investor

Lian Murray, a founding partner of Hurley International, is having success again with her new brand, Aqua VI,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Ocean Minded: Trevor Wessman

Ocean Minded taps into Crocs

We talk to the new Ocean Minded GM about the brand's new product strategy, how the brand is…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Clark Gundlach. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Clark Gundlach on new Quiksilver role

An interview with the new Quiksilver GM of Winter Sports about why he made the leap to Quiksilver,…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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