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Billabong announces Micah Byrne as Surf Team Manager
Press release: IRVINE, CA - (May 9, 2013) -- Billabong is proud to announce the addition of Micah Byrne to their USA staff as its new Surf Team Manager.…
News May 13, 2013New at The Camp, Part I: Old Vine Cafe
Old Vine Cafe, at The Camp in Costa Mesa I remember interviewing The Camp founder Shaheen Sadeghi in 2002 when the unusually designed shopping center just opened. Only a…
News May 13, 2013Opah expanding to Marblehead development
I called Marc Cohen on his cell phone yesterday morning to check in on developments at his four Orange County restaurants.
News May 13, 2013Friday notes: Quik chases women and more
A couple of quick hits headed into the weekend. Quiksilver announced Thursday it would debut a clothing line for women in fall 2008. Aimed at 18 to 24 year…
News May 13, 2013
It’s Monday: News and notes
Coming off the weekend, I have a few quick hits to get the week rolling.
News May 13, 2013
Sabre Vision owner: Retailers, put away your spreadsheets!
I received a passionate email in response to my interviews with Volcom's CEO Richard Woolcott and Gotcha founder Michael Tomson about "sameness" in the action sports industry. Brooke McGregor, founder…
News May 13, 2013
L*Space owner wants to be acquired someday
Monica Wise has big dreams for L*Space, the luxury swim brand in Lake Forest. Monica's been working hard on the business for nine years and is the sole owner.
News May 13, 2013
Active to open flagships in HB, San Diego
Active Ride Shop announced a major expansion this evening. One of the most influential skate/fashion retailers in Southern California will open flagship locations in downtown San Diego and at The…
News May 13, 2013
Reef’s president on business impact of fires
I checked in with Reef President John Wilson to see how the aftermath of the San Diego fires is impacting employees and business. The San Diego area experienced multiple fires…
News May 13, 2013
