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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…

News May 13, 2013
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…

News May 13, 2013
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…

News May 13, 2013
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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Volcom revenues fell 15

Volcom revenues fell 15 percent in first quarter

Here is the press release about Volcom's first quarter earnings. More details to come from conference call. Volcom…

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PacSun's reports a Q1 09 loss

PacSun's reports a Q1 09 loss, but less than Q1 08 loss

PacSun today reported an $8.7 million net loss, or 13 cents per diluted share, for its Q1 09,…

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Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight

McKnight on new partners plus more details about Quik's Q2 performance

Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight described the financial restructuring of the company announced today as a pivotal point in…

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The Adrenalina store in Tampa. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

A talk with Adrenalina CEO Ilia Lekach

Lekach says he is working on a friendly merger with an action sports retailer, and it's not Active.…

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Patagonia's surf strategy

Patagonia's surf strategy

Iconic outdoor brand Patagonia is becoming a well known name in the surf market. With some of the…

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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series