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A Rusty update for 2008 and a look ahead for 2009

I checked in with Rusty North America President Charlie Setzler, right,  to find out how things went with…

News May 13, 2013
Michael Tomson and Lost Clothing President Tim Garrett at Surf Expo

Lost Clothing hires Johnny Monson and Chris Boland from Blackhart/Allyance

Updated 1/18 with comments from Johnny Monson A quick piece of news that surfaced yesterday. Lost Clothing has…

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Toby Bost at Surf Expo

Toby Bost on hiring talent, retailer margins and Hyperfreak

Toby Bost, the CEO of the La Jolla Group and O'Neill Clothing, has told me several times in…

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ASR's Andy Tompkins

Jan. 09 Trade show wrap: Smaller crowds all around, but business got done

January trade shows in the industry reported small declines in traffic because of the slumping economy, but most…

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Photo courtesy of Quiksilver

Why Quiksilver is licensing its performance line

Quiksilver has opted to license it athletic apparel line to CF Brand, which will manufacture, promote, sell and…

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La Jolla Group CEO Toby Bost

Rusty to create collection for JCPenney

The La Jolla Group announced tonight a new segmenting strategy for Rusty. Rusty is creating a special young…

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Doug Palladini is the new SIMA president

Doug Palladini elected president of SIMA

From SIMA: SIMA ANNOUNCES NEWLY ELECTED 2009 SIMA OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND APPOINTED ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS- Doug…

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Dave Hollander

Becker keeps HB store open with outlet format

I reported in November that Becker Surf was going to close its Huntington Beach store after its lease…

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Quiksilver signs Kelly Slater to new five-year deal

Press release: HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK - News) today announced that it has signed legendary 9-time…

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