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Urban Outfitters CEO Richard Hayne breaks down why media concerns over consumer health are overstated, how long the "fuller bottom" fashion cycle may last, and what powered a record $1.66...

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Billabong to open books to Naude group

Billabong to open books to Naude group

Paul Naude's bid to buy all of Billabong takes another step forward, though there is no guarantee of the final outcome.

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Private equity firm invests in Neff

Private equity firm invests in Neff

Growing accessories company Neff has received an investment from a private equity firm.

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ERGO and Waves for Water partner for Sandy relief

ERGO and Waves for Water partner for Sandy relief

Press Release:   LOCAL OC SURF COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER FOR HURRICANE SANDY BENEFIT   Surf community rallies together in Post Sandy relief effort   Costa Mesa, CA. (January 7, 2013)…

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Still time to sign up for Orange County meeting for fashion industry HR managers on Jan. 24

Still time to sign up for Orange County meeting for fashion industry HR managers on Jan. 24

Press release:   The California Fashion Association implements the Fashion Industry Human Resource Association ('FIHRA'): an organization for the Human Resource Managers of manufacturing, distribution, and retailing groups within the…

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Surfer Gabe Kling joins team Katin USA

Surfer Gabe Kling joins team Katin USA

Press release:   Rancho Dominguez, Calif., January 15, 2012. Katin USA is proud to announce our newest surf team member Gabe Kling. A native of St. Augustine, Fla., Kling will…

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POW Gloves and Spacecraft Collective to join forces

POW Gloves and Spacecraft Collective to join forces

Press release:   POW Inc. CEO Greg Danielson announced today that Seattle based brands POW Gloves and Spacecraft Collective will be joining forces.   Danielson, recently appointed CEO of POW…

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Jones Snowboards strategy: Keep it simple

Jones Snowboards strategy: Keep it simple

A talk with Global Brand Director Chad Perrin about what's new with Jones, the brand's special program for key retailers and his view of the state of the snowboard industry.

News May 13, 2013
Zumiez Q4 turns out better than expected

Zumiez Q4 turns out better than expected

Zumiez turns in a better than expected performance in Q4 and as a result, raises its earnings guidance. A breakdown of what worked in January, sales per week.

News May 13, 2013
OluKai employees earn their way to Ho'olaule'a by giving back to the community

OluKai employees earn their way to Ho'olaule'a by giving back to the community

Press release:   February 11, 2013, Orange County, CA-- In preparation for OluKai’s 5th Annual Ho’olaule’a, the company is offering its employees an opportunity to attend the event compliments of…

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