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PacSun value stores on way out

Plus: What the new CEO said about action sports brands, spring plans for footwear, more color on the dramatic sales decline, a new strategy for swim, juniors brands that may…

Astars collaborates with Young & Reckless

Press Release:   Alpinestars and Young & Reckless Launch Version 2.0 of Collaboration Series with Accompanying Online Contest   Following the success of the first collaboration in Spring 2011, Astars…

Looking back and ahead: Toby Bost

We pick up our “Looking back and ahead” series today with Toby Bost, the CEO of the La Jolla Group, home to O’Neill, Lost, Metal Mulisha and Rusty Clothing. He…

O'Neill introduces O'Neill 365

Looking back and ahead: John Vance

Sanuk president John Vance shares some interesting thoughts on the changing mindset at retail and the increasing specialization of brands in our "Looking back and ahead" series. What’s the biggest…

Patagonia introduces new warm water wetsuit

Press Release:   Designed for Warmer Water, the New R1 Wetsuit is made with 2mm Limestone-Based Neoprene and is Lined with Recycled Polyester and Spandex – The Highest Recycled Content…

Zumiez plans for slow growth

Zumiez executives see a permanent shift in how consumers shop and buy, and so the company has shifted how it will grow. Its five-year forecast now calls for a top…

Linda Benson launches Rail Grabber

Press Release: Surfers Get a Grip Rail Grabber™ by surf legend Linda Benson, provides a comfortable way to carry a surfboard   Solana Beach, CA. Updated April 20, 2012-- International…

Paul Naude on Billabong results, plus more details from conference call

I spoke at length to Billabong Americas President Paul Naude this morning about Billabong’s half-year results and read a transcript of the earnings conference call for additional details. Topics covered…