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Volcom’s Q4 business weaker than forecast
In addition to its big acquisition news, Volcom also lowered its fourth quarter and full year guidance today. Fourth quarter revenues are now forecast to reach $67 million to $68…
News May 13, 2013Fernando: The industry’s biggest challenges
As ASR gets underway today I thought it would be good to step back and talk about the challenges facing the industry. I asked Fernando Aguerre this question when I…
News May 13, 2013Mada: Riding a boost from Bede win
Mada is flying high after scoring a coup for a small brand. In September, owner Vince De La Pena signed surfer Bede Durbidge, who went on to win the Pipeline…
News May 13, 2013Burton makes another acquisition
Here's the release: BURTON ACQUIRES ALIEN WORKSHOP AND HABITAT  Company Increases Its Commitment to Boardsports by Acquiring Leading Skateboard Manufacturer, DNA Distribution  Dayton, Ohio (February 5, 2008)-DNA Distribution,…
News May 13, 2013Bernard Mariette out at Quiksilver
Quiksilver President Bernard Mariette, the architect of the company's troubled acquisition of Rossignol in 2005, is leaving Quiksilver, the company announced early this morning. His departure has been expected as…
News May 13, 2013Nordstrom planning for a tough first half
Here are some details from the Nordstrom earnings release and conference call yesterday. Â The business now and the rest of 2008 Â The company said its biggest short term…
News May 13, 2013Same store sales fall at Hollister
One of the industry's biggest competitors had a tough month. The girls business at Hollister continues to struggle. Hollister's parent company operates four chains: Hollister, Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie and…
News May 13, 2013Hurley records biggest quarter ever
Nike Inc. reported third quarter earnings yesterday and hosted a conference call for analysts. During the call, Nike CEO Mark Parker said Hurley revenue grew 33 percent in the quarter…
News May 13, 2013The Surfing Walk of Fame induction at Jack’s
Tiffany was tied up in kindergarden-mania Thursday, so I jumped in for the festivities at the 15th Surfing Walk of Fame induction hosted by Jack's in downtown Huntington Beach. (I'm…
News May 13, 2013