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Paul Frank restructuring leads to layoffs
An internal reorganization at Paul Frank Industries has eliminated approximately two dozen jobs at the Costa Mesa company. I had been hearing about the layoffs and put in some calls,…
News May 13, 2013
Roxy party, plus Wilhelm and more
Some news from my inbox, including a Roxy party tonight, South Coast Plaza's Italian happenings, and Vans underthings. Roxy party The Roxy Studio Exhibition happens tonight at the Surf Gallery…
News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver sells Cleveland Golf; will keep Rossignol
Quiksilver has been looking for ways to lessen its exposure to hard goods after getting hurt by the poor snow season last year and the rocky golf business. The Huntington…
News May 13, 2013
Kurtis: The startup challenge in a branded world
Kurtis Surf Goggles are trying to do a tough thing: Launch a new brand of eyewear in an industry dominated by heavy hitters with big marketing and R & D…
News May 13, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Eating
I'm taking Thursday and Friday off. I'll be back Monday.
News May 13, 2013
Ticket information for The Collective Oct. 16
Here are more details about "The Collective" presented by 24 seven, an event about the juniors market I'm working on with Foam Magazine. DATE: October 16, 2008 TIME: 8-11…
News May 13, 2013
Element Eden gaining traction
Johnny Schillereff talked to me a little about Element's junior line at ASR, and I loved the funky look of the room they created to show Element Eden clothes to…
News May 13, 2013
Billabong acquires DaKine in latest buy
Billabong International announced today it is buying accessories maker DaKine Hawaii, Inc. Billabong has agreed to pay US$99.9 million, in addition to a later payment of a minimum of US$33.3…
News May 13, 2013
Juniors bounces back at Nordstrom in Q2
I pulled out a few things of note from the Nordstrom second quarter earnings conference call yesterday. - Women's apparel has been the toughest category but the company is seeing…
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