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RVCA to boost European effort
The folks at RVCA sent me some news this week about their move to develop and expand their European business. To accomplish this, RVCA has formed a strategic partnership with…
News May 13, 2013
VF picks Reef’s Whitaker for Asia effort
Here's the release: Reef brand's Whitaker to Direct VF Action Sports Asia, Kincaid Takes Reigns of Sales in the Americas. Carlsbad, CA (December 12, 2007) - Reef is taking new…
News May 13, 2013
Surfline’s plans for the future
I headed to Surfline's headquarters yesterday to talk with CEO Jonno Wells about Surfline's growing media empire. Jonno gave me an update on some Surfline initiatives, including plans for Water…
News May 13, 2013
Spy parent company sales up 17 percent
Orange 21 Inc. said yesterday that sales increased 17 percent to $14 million in the second quarter. The company narrowed its net loss to tiny_mce_marker.3 million vs. $1.6 million for…
News May 13, 2013
Huge news! Volcom buys Electric visual
Geesh, I was just emailing with Richard Woolcott yesterday and didn't get a whiff of this. Volcom is buying Electric visual for $25.5 million in cash. In addition, Electric owners…
News May 13, 2013
Fernando: 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, 2013
Hurley employee missing from ASR
"Dane Williams from the Hurley Marketing Dept. has been missing since Friday night at ASR (Action Sports Retailers Tradeshow). He was last seen Friday night about 2 am by the…
News May 13, 2013
Aaron Pai announces inductees for 2008
From Aaron, the owner of Huntington Surf & Sport:  "This year's 2008 SURFERS' HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES are:  Mike Parsons  Brad Gerlach  Sean Collins  Wayne…
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Bernard Mariette’s employment agreement
UPDATE: I posted details about the severance agreement Feb. 13. I have not seen a filing with the SEC of Bernard's separation agreement yet, but here is his latest employment…
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