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Kelly Slater's departure from Quiksilver to start his own brand with Kering was the top viewed story of 2014 - Photo courtesy of Outerknown

Top viewed industry stories of 2014

It was another year of change in the industry, with two major recurring themes. Restructuring, personnel changes and…

News December 29, 2014
Quiksilver completes Surfdome

Quiksilver completes Surfdome sale to SurfStitch Group

Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE: ZQK) today announced that it has completed the sale of its majority ownership interest in…

News December 17, 2014
Rob Colby

Quiksilver hosts retailers for Eddie ceremony

Quiksilver brought a large contingent of retailers to Hawaii including Sun Diego, BC Surf & Sport, Real Water…

News December 7, 2014
Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie

Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau celebration

Surfing's most famous tribute event, the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau, celebrated 30 years today with a…

News December 5, 2014
The Billabong US website today

Black Friday weekend retail sales disappoint; industry catches Cyber Monday fever

Despite the massive discounts offered by retailers, sales for Black Friday weekend declined compared to last year. Plus,…

News November 30, 2014
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
Faction Collective to license

Faction Collective to license Roxy skis

Switzerland-based ski company The Faction Collective is announcing Tuesday that it has secured the exclusive license to design…

News November 17, 2014
Steve Tully

Steve Tully exits Vix

Steve Tully, a former senior executive at Quiksilver for many years, is departing from Vix Swimwear, where he…

News October 30, 2014
Bob McKnight and Aaaron Pai of HSS during Bob's induction in the Surfers' Hall of Fame - Photo courtesy of HSS

Industry pays tribute to the legacy of retiring Bob McKnight

Tom Holbrook, Richard Woolcott, Michael Tomson, Randy Hild, Mark Richards of Val Surf and more on what Bob…

News October 26, 2014
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