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Yard House in Newport: Countdown begins

I love Steele Platt, the founder and CEO of Yard House restaurants. For a reporter, he's a dream come true. He'll tell you insightful info about his business - revenue…

News May 13, 2013
Analyst concerned about PacSun inventory

Analyst concerned about PacSun inventory

Roth Capital Partners analyst Elizabeth Pierce is worried PacSun may have too much inventory in fleece after going on a store tour with Pacific Sunwear management. She believes that combined…

News May 13, 2013

Hurley posts another strong quarter

The tough economy does not appear to be impacting Hurley much. Parent company Nike Inc. reported yesterday that Hurley's first quarter revenue for the period ended Aug. 31 rose 38…

News May 13, 2013
La Jolla moving to larger headquarters

La Jolla moving to larger headquarters

The La Jolla Group has signed a lease for a new corporate headquarters in Irvine to accommodate its growth. I asked CEO Toby Bost some questions about the new space…

News May 13, 2013
O’Quinn Fashion show, Boost, Surfrider golf

O’Quinn Fashion show, Boost, Surfrider golf

Here are a few catch-up items from my inbox. First, my photographer friend Ryan Baker, 15, sent me some photos of the Boost Mobile Pro presented by Hurley over the…

News May 13, 2013
Vans parties at new headquarters

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…

News May 13, 2013
O’Neill signs surfer Jordy Smith

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…

News May 13, 2013
Ross Garrett leaves Surfing Magazine, joins Airborne Media

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…

News May 13, 2013
RVCA’s party photos from new SF store

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
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series