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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
Styles from Tigerlily

Billabong's Tigerlily brand debuts in U.S.

I caught up with Candy Harris, left, the Billabong Girls brand director who is also responsible for many…

News May 13, 2013
Tom Holbrook

Photos from Day One of Board Retailers Association Summit

The annual BRA Summit got underway Wednesday with a full day of speakers, seminars and networking. 

News May 13, 2013
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