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Global economic news and information
A few reports out this month detail how the economic slowdown is impacting the rest of the world. The good news is some economists expect growth rates to begin picking…
News May 13, 2013Reader responds to retail issue
I received a passionate response to Vipe Desai's essay about why manufacturers need to open their own stores. Robby Roberts owns Pure Board Shop in Maryland. Before that, he was…
News May 13, 2013
Sullen optimistic despite economic slowdown
Wall Street may be beating up on the big industry companies these days, but a few small brands are still hoping to find an opening in the marketplace to leap…
News May 13, 2013
Gibson: The turnaround is in effect
Kelly Gibson has been at Rip Curl 15 months, and is now confident the product is revamped and ready. In 2008, he's planning to meet with key retailers and ask…
News May 13, 2013
Guys comp sales decline at PacSun in July
The action sports industry's biggest customer had a tough July with same-store sales falling 4 percent. Juniors continued to post strong results while guys apparel sales softened. Here are more…
News May 13, 2013
Billabong refinances and extends financing agreements
I came across a Reuters story the other day that said Billabong was in the midst of raising money through the private placement market in the U.S. The story quoted…
News May 13, 2013
List of Surfrider’s big contributors
Here's the list of big contributors from Surfrider's 2006 annual report, the most recent one available.$1,000,000 - $500,000 Law Offices of Randy Renick/Saveri & Saveri, Inc. Â California Polychloroprene Antitrust…
News May 13, 2013
The scoop on Matix juniors fall line
In my story yesterday, the general manager of Villains in San Francisco told me that Matix juniors has a great line for fall. I followed up with Matix to see…
News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver notifies state of pending layoffs
Editors note: See updated version of this story in the related links to the left. Quiksilver Inc. of Huntington Beach has notified the state of California that it will layoff…
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