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Rip Curl buys 19 stores in Australia

Rip Curl buys 19 stores in Australia

Rip Curl is buying the Ozmosis retail chain in Victoria, Australia in the continuing trend of manufacturers acquiring retailers.

News May 13, 2013
Updated: PPR on Volcom executive contracts

Updated: PPR on Volcom executive contracts

Updated Sunday, May 15: I followed up with PPR to see if employment contracts for Volcom executives are part of the acquisition deal.

News May 13, 2013
Deckers to buy Sanuk for $120 million, plus potential earnouts

Deckers to buy Sanuk for $120 million, plus potential earnouts

Deckers just announced it is buying Sanuk, one of the hottest footwear brands in the industry. Deckers is a publicly-traded footwear company that owns UGG, Teva others.

News May 13, 2013
Troy Lee Designs hosts filmmaker Bruce Brown at helmet release party

Troy Lee Designs hosts filmmaker Bruce Brown at helmet release party

Press Release:   On Saturday, May 28th, Troy Lee Designs will host a limited edition helmet release party at the Troy Lee Designs store at the Lab in Costa Mesa.…

News May 13, 2013
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) presents Product Innovation Boot Camp

Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) presents Product Innovation Boot Camp

Press Release:   REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR SIMA PRODUCT INNOVATION BOOT CAMP   – Deadline to Register is Friday, June 10 –   ALISO VIEJO, Calif. (June 2, 2011)…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong and Hurley to collaborate on Australian Open

Billabong and Hurley to collaborate on Australian Open

Billabong and Hurley set aside past differences and will join forces for the Australian Open of Surfing in Sydney in February modeled after the US Open of Surfing.

News May 13, 2013
School-endorsed Skateboarding League growing fast

School-endorsed Skateboarding League growing fast

An interview with the founder of OC Skateboarding League, a competitive league for middle and high school kids that is quickly growing. Plus, how the industry is involved.

News May 13, 2013
Go Skateboarding Day events on June 21 planned globally

Go Skateboarding Day events on June 21 planned globally

Press Release:   Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., June 14, 2011 – Get ready because there are eight days and counting until skateboarders from around the world hop on board for…

News May 13, 2013
Brixton hires Jason Lee as Art Director

Brixton hires Jason Lee as Art Director

Press Release:   Oceanside, CA (6/21/11)—Brixton is excited to bring on Jason Lee as full time Art Director for the growing apparel and headwear brand. Beyond art direction, his talents…

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