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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
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
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…
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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…
News May 13, 2013
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…
News May 13, 2013
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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