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Billabong execs on fall orders, store closures and market share

Billabong execs on fall orders, store closures and market share

Billabong corporate executives in Australia provided some interesting details about Billabong's U.S. business in a conference call with analysts last week. The call mainly focused on Billabong's lowered sales and…

News May 13, 2013
McKnight on new partners plus more details about Quik's Q2 performance

McKnight on new partners plus more details about Quik's Q2 performance

Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight described the financial restructuring of the company announced today as a pivotal point in the company's history and for the future. Bob sounded excited about being…

News May 13, 2013
Talking with Podium VP Brian Dunlap about business, DVS, Matix and more

Talking with Podium VP Brian Dunlap about business, DVS, Matix and more

The crew at Podium are some of my most loyal readers and we've been trying forever to get together and talk about what's going on with their business. Everytime we…

News May 13, 2013
Active sale approved by judge

Active sale approved by judge

A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Active Ride Shop Tuesday to Active Sports Lifestyle USA, LLC, according to Active Sports Lifestyle's attorney. Joseph Eisenberg also told me today that…

News May 13, 2013
Duke and D. Nachnani to share BRA chairman role

Duke and D. Nachnani to share BRA chairman role

Press Release: Board Retailers Association Announces 2009-2011 Co-Chairs Growing Association Restructures to Provide Bi-Coastal Representation

News May 13, 2013
2009 Surfer's Hall of Fame photos

2009 Surfer's Hall of Fame photos

A festive crowd attended the Surfers' Hall of Fame ceremony Friday at Huntington Surf & Sport. Here are some photos and information about the inductees, from the program.

News May 13, 2013
Sport Chalet narrows loss

Sport Chalet narrows loss

Sport Chalet reported a net loss of $3 million for the first quarter ended June 28, smaller than its loss of $4.5 million in the same quarter last year. Sales…

News May 13, 2013
Stand Up Paddle executives on growth of sport and future demand

Stand Up Paddle executives on growth of sport and future demand

Statistics show that even though surf hardgoods are down, there's a bright spot that keeps popping up: stand up paddleboards appear to be booming. Regardless of what you think of…

News May 13, 2013
The vision behind Nike 6.0's Motel No Tell in San Clemente

The vision behind Nike 6.0's Motel No Tell in San Clemente

Nike 6.0 continued its investment and marketing push in the action sports industry this summer by renting a San Clemente motel for four months. "Motel No Tell" hosted a variety…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series