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Fox rises at PacSun in 2008
Fox became one of the top three brands as a percentage of net sales for PacSun in 2008, overtaking Volcom, according to Pacific Sunwear's annual report released today. Fox accounted…
News May 13, 2013
Remembering Dick Baker, Part I
Click here to read more tributes to Dick on Remembering Dick Baker, Part II Updated Monday 8:05 p.m.
News May 13, 2013
SIMA postpones Surf Summit because of swine flu
SIMA said today that next week's Surf Summit has been postponed because of concerns about swine flu. The U.S. government has recommended all non-essential trips to Mexico be canceled because…
News May 13, 2013
Interesting notes from Volcom's shareholder meeting
I went to the Volcom shareholder meeting Tuesday to hear the company's presentation and to see how Volcom executives would dress this year. They always wear matching outfits at the…
News May 13, 2013
Becker keeps HB store open with outlet format
I reported in November that Becker Surf was going to close its Huntington Beach store after its lease expired because it was an underperforming store and the landlord was unwilling…
News May 13, 2013
New Vans Americas president named
Kevin Bailey has been named president of Vans Americas. Bailey used to run Vans' retail division and was a key executive during the company's turnaround years of 2002-03, Steve Murray,…
News May 13, 2013Quiksilver stock down in early morning trading
Quiksilver's stock fell 18 percent in early morning trading as investors worried about the high interest rates on its new financing agreements and other issues regarding its liquidity. Here's a…
News May 13, 2013
Dac Clark on what C&C looks for in young brands
I know some small and medium-sized brands are struggling in the recession and are looking for help. Some brands may opt for the licensing model, so I asked Donald "DAC"…
News May 13, 2013
