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Jack's bought this building in San Clemente

Jack's delays San Clemente opening; eyes the South Bay

I recently heard from Jamal Abdelmuti, one of the co-owners of Jack's Surfboards, that the Jack's partners decided…

News May 13, 2013
La Jolla Group CEO Toby Bost

Rusty to create collection for JCPenney

The La Jolla Group announced tonight a new segmenting strategy for Rusty. Rusty is creating a special young…

News May 13, 2013
Tom Ruiz

Manufacturers discuss economy, product segmentation and inventories at BRA Summit

Surf manufacturers took part in an interesting panel Thursday at the Board Retailers Association Summit. The panel included…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott

Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott sees reasons for optimism

Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott struck an optimistic note on the company's first quarter earnings conference call this afternoon,…

News May 13, 2013
Per Welinder

Talking with Per Welinder about changes at Blitz and the future

I met Blitz Distribution President Per Welinder at the IASC skateboard summit and was intrigued. A former professional…

News May 13, 2013
World Skin Cancer Foundation

World Skin Cancer Foundation hosts first U.S. West Coast contest

The World Skin Cancer Foundation's first U.S. West Coast event is May 30 and includes a surf contest…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver earnings and

Quiksilver earnings and conference call later today

Quiksilver reports second quarter earnings later today and will likely provide an update on its efforts to improve…

News May 13, 2013
Chad Mihalick from Malakye.com

Action sports brands woo investors at Capital Forum

I zoomed to downtown San Diego yesterday to hear a few young action sports companies pitch their ideas…

News May 13, 2013
ZJ Boarding House owners Todd Roberts and Mikke Pierson

Todd and Mikke on changes at ZJ Boarding House

Updated Friday at 2:45 p.m. with photos of the new Billabong and Hurley stores ZJ Boarding House debuts…

News May 13, 2013
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