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Micah Byrne has been named the Surf Team Manager for Billabong USA

Billabong announces Micah Byrne as Surf Team Manager

Press release:   IRVINE, CA - (May 9, 2013) -- Billabong is proud to announce the addition of…

News May 13, 2013
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New at The Camp, Part I: Old Vine Cafe

Old Vine Cafe, at The Camp in Costa Mesa   I remember interviewing The Camp founder Shaheen Sadeghi…

News May 13, 2013
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Opah expanding to Marblehead development

I called Marc Cohen on his cell phone yesterday morning to check in on developments at his four…

News May 13, 2013
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Friday notes: Quik chases women and more

A couple of quick hits headed into the weekend.   Quiksilver announced Thursday it would debut a clothing…

News May 13, 2013
Itäó»s Monday: News and notes

It’s Monday: News and notes

Coming off the weekend, I have a few quick hits to get the week rolling.  

News May 13, 2013
Brooke McGregor

Sabre Vision owner: Retailers, put away your spreadsheets!

I received a passionate email in response to my interviews with Volcom's CEO Richard Woolcott and Gotcha founder…

News May 13, 2013
Monica Wise and model Corinn Nomad

L*Space owner wants to be acquired someday

Monica Wise has big dreams for L*Space, the luxury swim brand in Lake Forest. Monica's been working hard…

News May 13, 2013
Active Ride Shop President Shane Wallace

Active to open flagships in HB, San Diego

Active Ride Shop announced a major expansion this evening. One of the most influential skate/fashion retailers in Southern…

News May 13, 2013
John Wilson

Reef’s president on business impact of fires

I checked in with Reef President John Wilson to see how the aftermath of the San Diego fires…

News May 13, 2013
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