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This just in: Liquid Nation party photos

I couldn't make it to the Liquid Nation party at Fernando and Vicky Aguerre's ocean front house in La Jolla Saturday night, but luckily Una Baker volunteered to take photos…

News May 13, 2013
What Zappos has planned for RideShop

What Zappos has planned for RideShop

Zappos is increasingly doing more business in the action sports industry with RideShop, its site within a site that sells action sports apparel and goods from nearly every brand. Many…

News May 13, 2013
Laguna rooftop bar stays open for now

Laguna rooftop bar stays open for now

A sharp-eyed reader noticed yesterday that I had not followed up on the La Casa del Camino rooftop issue that went to the Laguna Beach City Council Tuesday night. Sounds…

News May 13, 2013
O’Neill Clothing beefs up executive team

O’Neill Clothing beefs up executive team

O'Neill Clothing sent me this news early this morning. The company has named Marty Mathiesen vice president of men's sales and Rhea Aslin as the vice president of juniors merchandising.…

News May 13, 2013
Hurley fundraiser tonight; Sabre lands Zumiez order

Hurley fundraiser tonight; Sabre lands Zumiez order

Hurley is teaming up with the nonprofit Boarding for Breast Cancer tonight for a pretty cool fundraiser to support breast cancer education and early detection in young women. Artists, musicians,…

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl’s Gibson on impact of Fanning’s win

Rip Curl’s Gibson on impact of Fanning’s win

Professional surfer Mick Fanning was crowned ASP's 2007 World Champion today. Rip Curl, with U.S. headquarters in Costa Mesa near the airport, is Fanning's main sponsor. Kelly Gibson, U.S. President…

News May 13, 2013

The retail debate from both sides of the issue

I keep hearing that the issue of manufacturers opening their own retail stores is still a hot-button topic in the industry. The debate seems to be growing with more stores…

News May 13, 2013
Fernando Aguerre’s business tips

Fernando Aguerre’s business tips

I met Fernando Aguerre at the Waterman's Ball this year and thought, "Now here's someone I need to know!" So I trekked down to La Jolla and talked to Fernando…

News May 13, 2013
More on Chick’s sale to Dick’s

More on Chick’s sale to Dick’s

I wanted to find out more about what Chick's sale to Dick's Sporting goods could mean for the action sports industry, so I followed up with Dennis Magulick, Dick's director…

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