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Sullen outgrows warehouse, orders way up

I received an interesting e-mail from Sullen Clothing in Irvine about the great show they had at ASR…

News May 13, 2013

Adio executive on recent layoffs

I spoke with Adio brand manager Dave Ahumada yesterday to try to sort out the rumors floating around…

News May 13, 2013

Surf and skate shops on holiday and planning for spring

I checked in with four surf and skate shops this week - South Coast in San Diego, Liberty…

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Nike CEO Mark Parker at ASR in 2008

Nike internal review could lead to job cuts

Nike said yesterday it will streamline and restructure its company to become more efficient and get products to…

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Todd Miller

Factor54 lands key reps, plus other updates

The climate may be gloomy out there, but Factor54 partners Todd Miller and Ted Wueste are excited about…

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Sole Technology CEO Pierre Andrí© Senizergues with his mother

Action sports CEOs and their mothers

In honor of Mother's Day, here are photos of three industry CEOs and their mothers, who obviously did…

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Sole Technology CEO Pierre Andrí© Senizergues and VP of Marketing Don Brown. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Skateboard business leaders on industry challenges, opportunities and the Olympics

Updated Friday at 12:20 p.m. with comments from Doug Palladini and Steve Van Doren of Vans. In honor…

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Journeys exec on skate brands, PacSun and more

I am catching up on the recent Genesco second quarter earnings conference call which had several interesting skate…

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An overview of the crowd. Photo: Quiksilver

Quiksilver's 40th party and Tony Hawk Show in Paris

Quiksilver started its 40th anniversary celebration with a bang this weekend with the two-day Tony Hawk show featuring…

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