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Fabrice Le Det

Gravis: Launching skate program in spring

Fabrice Le Det, the general manager of Gravis, told me Gravis will launch a skate program and new…

News May 13, 2013
Josh Sweeney

HippyTree runs with nature theme

When I talk to surf shops in LA County, the brand HippyTree keeps coming up as one to…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver default unlikely

Quiksilver default unlikely, analyst says. Also, the case for VF as a Quik buyer

I received an in-depth research report from KeyBanc Capital Markets stock analyst Brandon Ferro this week, which makes…

News May 13, 2013

John Wilson on staff reduction at Reef

I spoke with Reef President John Wilson this morning about the layoffs at Reef this week and the…

News May 13, 2013

Quiksilver executives take pay cut

The Quiksilver board of directors approved a pay cut for top company executives last week, according to a…

News May 13, 2013
Debby Martin

L Space expects double digit growth in 2009 and expands marketing efforts

L*Space Founder Monica Wise is loving life since she partnered with C&C early last year. The partnership has…

News May 13, 2013
Dustin and Dylan Odbert of Ambsn

Ambsn growing and gaining influential supporters

I recently caught up with Ambsn, the young brand from Central California that moved a few months ago…

News May 13, 2013
The Active warehouse in Mira Loma

Active bankruptcy filing details

Updated 7:30 a.m. Wednesday with names of more skateboarders whose contracts are being rejected and a mention of…

News May 13, 2013
Dick Baker

Dick Baker passes away

Dick Baker, chairman emeritus of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association, respected apparel executive, and generous friend and advisor…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series