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Bob Hurley at Surf Expo

Talking with Bob Hurley about Phantom, retailers, and more

I had many interesting conversations at Surf Expo and ASR, and now that all the traveling is done,…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom President Jason Steris

Volcom's Jason Steris on boardshorts, Stone Age and denim

I had an informative talk with Volcom President Jason Steris recently about what the company is focusing on…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom records tough Q4

Volcom records tough Q4, expects double-digit sales declines for Q1

Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott described Volcom's fourth quarter results as "not acceptable" on a conference call today as…

News May 13, 2013
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Joe's Sports & Outdoors, an important snow and skate retailer, declares bankruptcy

Joe's Sports & Outdoors, a sporting goods store with 31 outlets in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, has declared…

News May 13, 2013
A Hurley Walk the Walk event

Converse, Hurley strong for Nike

Nike executives discussed the performance of Hurley and Converse Wednesday in the company's earnings conference call for the…

News May 13, 2013
Per Welinder

Report and photos from IASC Summit

I drove to the Tehachapi at the end of last week for the International Association of Skateboarding Companies…

News May 13, 2013
D Nachnani

BRA Summit lineup finalized

The Board Retailers Association Summit starts Wednesday in Huntington Beach. Here are details about the final lineup of…

News May 13, 2013
Dick Baker. Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Dick Baker paddle out set for May 31 at Doheny

SIMA released the details of the public paddle out for Dick Baker today. Also, I am compiling a…

News May 13, 2013
April retail comps better than

April retail comps better than expected for some chains

April same-store sales were better than expected for several retailers. Here is a report for some chains that…

News May 13, 2013
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