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Deckers Direct to Consumer President  David Powers

Photos from Sanuk store grand opening

Press Release:   Fun footwear company, Sanuk, celebrated the grand opening of its first flagship store in Santa…

News May 13, 2013
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Quiksilver hires new senior sales leader

I spoke with Quiksilver Americas President Rob Colby yesterday and he told me he has hired a new…

News May 13, 2013
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The 4th annual Sheckler Foundation Skate for a Cause raises $100,000

Press release:   May 4, 2013 (San Clemente, CA) – The skateboard community united today and exceeded expectations…

News May 13, 2013
Frank Messmann. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Black Box CEO to James Perse

We ran into Frank Messmann last night and found out the details about his next career move.

News May 13, 2013
Lucille's at The District in Tustin

Lucille’s owner: Pent up demand in S. OC

I checked in with Craig Hofman this week. He's a super nice guy with an interesting story. His…

News May 13, 2013
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The power of OC surf shops; changes at PacSun

Today, OC METRO releases its surfwear issue, and I've got a cover story and a column that explore…

News May 13, 2013
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Jack’s fights to open in Laguna Beach

Mark your calendars for Sept. 18. That's when Jack's Surfboards will take its fight to open in downtown…

News May 13, 2013
Slowest growth in six years

Slowest growth in six years for Xmas sales

The National Retail Federation released its annual forecast for holiday sales this morning. Earlier this month it also…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom Chairman and CEO Richard Woolcott

Volcom acquires Japanese distributor

Volcom announced this morning that it has signed an agreement to buy its Japanese distributor as the company…

News May 13, 2013
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