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Action sports series starts tonight; action sports filmmakers panel Saturday
After watching "Lymelife" open the 10th Newport Beach Film Festival last night, we're excited for the debut of the action sports series inside the NBFF tonight with the screening of…
News May 13, 2013
Remembering Dick Baker, Part II
Here are more tributes and remembrances of Dick Baker, chairman emeritus of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association, apparel industry veteran, and friend and mentor to many. I created a second…
News May 13, 2013
The state of the skateboarding industry
I'm still catching up on stories from the various conferences I have attended lately. I thought it would be a good time to write about the state of the skateboard…
News May 13, 2013
Update: More information about the paddle out for Dick Baker on May 31
SIMA has some new information about the paddle out service and beach circle memorials for Dick Baker - including the map above of where the events will take place inside…
News May 13, 2013Quiksilver outlook raised by Wall Street Firm
A Wall Street firmed doubled its share price target for Quiksilver this morning, to $6 from $3. Lazard's improved outlook for Quiksilver sent the company's shares up 6 percent to…
News May 13, 2013Markdowns hurt Bikini Village margins
Bikini Village, a 61-store chain in Canada that carries industry swimwear brands, said its margins were hurt by markdowns in the quarter ended May 2, as consumers grew reluctant to…
News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver makes skate denim push
Quiksilver has been stirring up a buzz about its new line of denim inspired by skateboarders. This month the company rolled out the line, which includes denim, T-shirts, accessories and…
News May 13, 2013
Talking with Manhattan Beachwear president about business and new licensing deal
The folks at Manhattan Beachwear sent me some news last week about a new licensing agreement they signed with Vix Swimwear, and I took the opportunity to ask Manhattan Beachwear…
News May 13, 2013
Action sports bright spot of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
I'm reporting from the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City, where on Wednesday, day two of the show, traffic definitely picked up from Tuesday's fairly slow day. Depending…
News May 13, 2013
