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Dustin and Dylan Odbert of Ambsn

Ambsn growing and gaining influential supporters

I recently caught up with Ambsn, the young brand from Central California that moved a few months ago…

News May 13, 2013
RVCA CEO Pat Tenore after winning a SIMA award last year

2009 SIMA Image Award nominees revealed

SURF INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2009 SIMA IMAGE AWARDS - Surf Industry Recognizes Its Most Influential…

News May 13, 2013
Dean Bradley

Atwater focuses on strengths as it navigates economic storm

I caught up with Dean Bradley of Atwater this week on the heels of the brand's nomination for…

News May 13, 2013
Dick Baker

Dick Baker passes away

Dick Baker, chairman emeritus of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association, respected apparel executive, and generous friend and advisor…

News May 13, 2013
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Source Interlink SVP discusses bankruptcy filing

Source Interlink's bankruptcy filing will help the company, and its action sports titles, focus on online upgrades and…

News May 13, 2013
Canadian retailer West 49

Canadian retailer West 49 rejects Adrenalina bid

West 49, a major action sports retailer in Canada, today rejected an unsolicited takeover bid from Adrenalina. Adrenalina,…

News May 13, 2013
A Billabong store in Florida

Billabong lowers forecast on weak U.S. sales; will sell shares to lower debt

Billabong announced today it will raise up to (Aus) $290 million in a 2-for-11 stock offering to reduce…

News May 13, 2013
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Journeys same-store sales solid in Q1

Journeys same-store sales rose 3 percent for the quarter ended May 2, parent company Genesco said this morning.…

News May 13, 2013
Raj Co-Presidents Lisa Vogel and Alex Bhathal

Talking growth with Raj Manufacturing, makers of Hurley and Reef swimwear

I thought it was high time to meet the faces behind Raj Manufacturing, which recently added Reef to…

News May 13, 2013
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