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Vans parties at new headquarters
Vans opened the doors and parking lot of its new corporate offices on Katella Avenue in Cypress for a big party Thursday. Several hundred people ate, drank and skateboarded on…
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O’Neill signs surfer Jordy Smith
The competition to sign surfing boy wonder Jordy Smith is over. Here's the press release: Warmond, The Netherlands (October 22, 2007) - O'Neill proudly announces the addition of South African…
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Ross Garrett leaves Surfing Magazine, joins Airborne Media
Ross Garrett shared some news with me this weekend. He's left his job as publisher of Surfing Magazine to become President of Media for Airborne Media. Airborne, based in San…
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RVCA’s party photos from new SF store
RVCA's Global Marketing Director Skye McRae sent me some photographs from RVCA's "Family Tree" art show in San Francisco.
News May 13, 2013
Surfing Live: Direct network for retailers
I noticed the new plasma televisions at Wahoo's ran clips and commercials from surf and skate brands, live video from surfing events, surf conditions from local spots, plus a banner…
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Buckle shoppers OK with higher price points
Some interesting nuggets emerged from The Buckle's second quarter earnings conference call, which I'm catching up on from last week. While competitors are cutting prices left and right to move…
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Dick Baker on retail distribution in the future
I asked Dick Baker to weigh in on the distribution question. Dick is the president of SIMA, the former president of Op and an apparel veteran. Men's Dick sees growth…
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ASR tweaks January 08 show
I headed over to San Juan Capistrano yesterday to talk with Andy Tompkins, ASR show director, about some changes in store for the upcoming trade show. I also wanted to…
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Shop-Eat-Surf turns one
August marks the one year anniversary of shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com. It's hard to believe how the site has spread around the world, all by word-of mouth. I wish I could say I…
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