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Ambissionäó»s window display at Central Coast Surfboards.

Ambission works to break in from afar

One of the young founders of Ambission based in Arroyo Grande in the Central Coast recently emailed me…

News May 13, 2013
Bob McKnight

Bob McKnight: The manufacturer’s view

Bob and I talked about this issue, among others, as part of a larger interview. I think it…

News May 13, 2013
The Beach Bums store in Corona. Beach Bums operates 14 stores in Southern California and Nevada.

Holiday outlook: Beach Bums

The mood seems uncertain as the holiday shopping season gets underway. The stock market's erratic, the housing market…

News May 13, 2013
Bob McKnight

Quiksilver has deal to sell Rossignol

Quiksilver announced today that it is selling its Rossignol Group for 100 million Euros, or $147.3 million at…

News May 13, 2013
The new DC store in Los Angeles.

DC “star” of Quiksilver results; Hardgoods continue to dampen earnings; stock falls

Quiksilver hosted an information-packed conference call for investors today. Here are the highlights: The basics Fourth quarter revenues…

News May 13, 2013
Adam Popp

Checking in with Adam Popp

I've been wondering lately how Adam Popp is doing, and some readers have asked as well. Adam is…

News May 13, 2013
Mark Price

Firewire and Lost Surfboards teaming up

Firewire Surfboards' new method of making surfboards has received an endorsement and order from Lost Surfboards. The two…

News May 13, 2013
VF Corp. CEO Eric Wiseman.

VF Corp to open more Vans stores

VF Corp. owns Vans and Reef, in addition to a host of other brands including Wrangler, North Face…

News May 13, 2013
Steve Murray

Vans president cautiously optimistic on ‘08

Vans President Steve Murray told me yesterday at ASR that the company's outlook is more cautious than last…

News May 13, 2013
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