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Aqua VI lands big order from The Buckle

Aqua VI lands big order from The Buckle

I checked in the other day with Lian Murray, an owner and founder of emerging brand Aqua VI. I'm sure most of you know Lian was the creative design force…

News May 13, 2013
One Distribution has another hit with Supra

One Distribution has another hit with Supra

I met recently with two owners of One Distribution, the company behind KR3W clothing and Supra shoes. I keep hearing how the high-end Supra shoes are doing well even in…

News May 13, 2013
PSUN CEO says boardshorts selling in June

PSUN CEO says boardshorts selling in June

I listened to the webcast yesterday from the Piper Jaffray Consumer Conference in New York after posting the AP story about PacSun and shoes. I dug out a few new…

News May 13, 2013
An interview with the Adrenalina CEO

An interview with the Adrenalina CEO

I reached Adrenalina CEO Ilia Lekach this morning to talk to him about his bid to acquire Pacific Sunwear for $4.50 a share. I am trying to get a comment…

News May 13, 2013

New upgraded features for Shop-eat-surf readers

Today, our upgraded Web site debuts. The biggest change is that we now have a real content management system, which means readers can search our database for past stories. There's…

News May 13, 2013
Becker to close HB store

Becker to close HB store

I heard some rumors about Becker Surfboards possibly closing some stores, so I checked in with Dave Hollander to find out the facts. Dave explained the situation to me via…

News May 13, 2013
Moody's downgrades Quiksilver's credit ratings

Moody's downgrades Quiksilver's credit ratings

Some tough news for Quiksilver this morning. Here's the Associated Press story about the company's credit rating being downgraded on weakening liquidity and other factors. Moody's lowers Quiksilver ratings on…

News May 13, 2013

Ron Jon closing its store at The Block in Orange

Ron Jon Surf Shop is closing its only California store at The Block at Orange.  Many retailers have struggled at The Block, which attracts hordes of teenagers who like to…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver pulls out of ASR

Quiksilver pulls out of ASR

UPDATE, 8:16 AM: All Quiksilver brands, including Roxy, Quiksilver, Quiksilver For Women, Quiksilver Mens, Raisins, will not be at ASR, Quiksilver spokesman Joshua Katz confirmed. DC Shoes WILL be there, however. …

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series