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Wovens up

Wovens up, watches down in December at core stores

We all knew holiday was bad at retail. Now we know just how bad it was at core…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom President Jason Steris

Volcom's Jason Steris on boardshorts, Stone Age and denim

I had an informative talk with Volcom President Jason Steris recently about what the company is focusing on…

News May 13, 2013

Firewire not impacted by Perrin bankruptcy

News surfaced out of Australia this week that Matthew Perrin filed for bankruptcy. Perrin, a former Billabong CEO,…

News May 13, 2013
Bob McKnight with his mother

Highlights from Quiksilver's shareholder meeting

I stopped by the Quiksilver shareholder meeting yesterday at company headquarters in Huntington Beach, where CEO Bob McKnight…

News May 13, 2013
Dick and Una Baker

Remembering Dick Baker, Part I

Click here to read more tributes to Dick on Remembering Dick Baker, Part II Updated Monday 8:05 p.m.

News May 13, 2013
The Hobie store in Laguna Beach

Hobie Laguna Beach will launch first Green Room in three weeks

Since the Hobie Surf Shop in Laguna Beach will launch the first Action Sports Environmental Coalition inspired Green…

News May 13, 2013
Update: More information about

Update: More information about the paddle out for Dick Baker on May 31

SIMA has some new information about the paddle out service and beach circle memorials for Dick Baker -…

News May 13, 2013
Photos by Kevin Voegtlin courtesy of SIMA

Underwriting Party raised $50,000 toward Waterman's weekend; photos from party

I'm a little late posting the results of the Underwriting Party last Friday but here are the details…

News May 13, 2013
Insight and Black Box form new

Insight and Black Box form new partnership

Insight USA and Black Box Distribution said today they have struck a new distribution partnership. Carlsbad-based Black Box…

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