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Agenda targeting skate

Agenda targeting skate hardgoods

I spoke with Aaron Levant, the president of the Agenda trade show, to see how business is shaping…

News May 13, 2013
Bob Hurley at the SIMA Summit

Hurley and Converse revenues log high-teens growth in quarter

Nike Inc. executives said yesterday during an earnings conference call with analysts that revenues from its Hurley and…

News May 13, 2013
Pam Cocores and Casey Lewis of Thalia Street Surf Shop

Thalia Street Surf Shop: In with the new

I stopped by Thalia Street Surf Shop in Laguna Beach the other day to talk to owner Pam…

News May 13, 2013
The L*Space team at Surf Expo

Surf Expo: Better than expected

After the terrible holiday at retail, brand executives expected the worst at Surf Expo. While traffic in the…

News May 13, 2013
Toby Bost at Surf Expo

Toby Bost on hiring talent, retailer margins and Hyperfreak

Toby Bost, the CEO of the La Jolla Group and O'Neill Clothing, has told me several times in…

News May 13, 2013
The Adrenalina store at a mall in Tampa

Adrenalina fires new missive

Adrenalina is continuing its quest to become involved with PacSun. Adrenalina, with three stores and a weak balance…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott

Murray and Woolcott to speak at SIMA Surf Summit

Vans President Steve Murray, who was just elevated to president of VF's Action Sports Americas Coalition, and Volcom…

News May 13, 2013
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Quik shows a sharp Q1 decline and forecasts mid-teen drop in Q2

Quiksilver's Q1 09 results show a $9 million loss and an 11 percent drop in revenue compared to…

News May 13, 2013
The Active store in downtown San Diego

Active files for bankruptcy protection to reorganize

Active Ride Shop said today it will file a petition for bankruptcy protection this afternoon. The Chapter 11…

News May 13, 2013
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