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Mervin is making a push in Europe

The interesting people and brands we saw at ISPO

We have been at the ISPO trade show in Munich the past two days, where the industry has…

News February 5, 2015
The Roxy store at Fashion Island in Newport Beach on Wednesday night - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Industry embraces Black Friday

Industry brands have gotten into the Black Friday spirit today by offering discounts – in some cases steep…

News November 28, 2014
Karl Laplante and Alex Auchu. Photo courtesy of Karl and Alex.

Westlife Distribution announces new Canadian sales reps

Press Release:   July 25, 2011, Los Angeles, CA - Westlife Distribution , the parent company of 686®,…

News May 13, 2013
The Scion Numeric.  Photo courtesy of Scion/686 and Brandon Shigeta/Hypebeast.

686 and Scion debut snowboarding concept car

Press Release:   LOS ANGELES, CA (November 14, 2011) – 686® and Scion® are pleased to introduce the…

News May 13, 2013
686 announces Reclaim Design

686 announces Reclaim Design Project

Press Release:   The RECLAIM Project is back and we're looking for talented designers around the world to…

News May 13, 2013

NRI USA opens the doors on Los Angeles facility

Press Release:    LOS ANGELES, CA – NRI USA LLC, the premium Third Party Logistics (3PL) Company, open…

News May 13, 2013
Image courtesy of Bern and 686.

Bern and 686 to unveil 20 year collaboration

Press Release:   686 and Bern Unlimited Release Limited Collaboration on Helmets for the 2012-2013 Season   (Duxbury,…

News May 13, 2013
All photos courtesy of 686.

686 announces new team riders

Press Release:   February 8, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA – Please join the 686 family in welcoming…

News May 13, 2013
Mike West

Updated: Westlife lands Matix

Updated with purchase price. Westlife announces it has acquired apparel brand Matix from the Sequential Brands Group.

News May 13, 2013
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