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Monica Wise

L*Space to partner with C and C owners

Upscale swimwear line L *Space is joining forces with the owners of C&C Partners, the company that formerly…

News May 13, 2013
Quiet Flight

More details about Billabong's reduced forecast – retail stores the main factor

I wanted to find out more about why Billabong reduced its guidance for the 2008/09 year (its fiscal…

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More about the changes at Allyance

After hearing that the players have changed at Allyance, I checked in with VP of Sales Jason Bergman…

News May 13, 2013

Steve Murray on changes in VF's structure

I followed up with Vans President Steve Murray to ask what yesterday's restructuring at VF means for VF…

News May 13, 2013
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…

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl USA Marketing Director Dylan Slater

Kelly Gibson on new HB store, reinventing Rip Curl and more

I met with Rip Curl USA CEO Kelly Gibson last week and had an informative talk about Rip…

News May 13, 2013
Dean Quinn of O'Quinn

O'Quinn: We are still in business

I've been hearing that O'Quinn was having a very tough time, so I checked in with Dean Quinn…

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Bob Mignogna and Dick Baker

SIMA statement on Dick Baker's passing

The release includes tributes to Dick from industry leaders and highlights from his career.  - SIMA CHAIRMAN EMERITUS,…

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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
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