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West 49 CEO Sam Baio. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong to acquire West 49

Billabong makes a major move in Canada. Read about the details and purchase price. Updated at 3:28 p.m.…

News May 13, 2013
A sweater from Quiksilver's new junior's line.

Quiksilver embarks on ambitious junior's strategy

More details about Quiksilver's plan for its new junior's line.

News May 13, 2013
Fernando Aguerre and Paul Naude with the team from Jamaica at the opening ceremonies in Peru this week. In between Fernando and Paul is Eduardo Arena

Aguerre from Peru on Billabong ISA World Surfing Games

The International Surfing Association President checks in from Peru to talk about the ongoing Billabong ISA World Surfing…

News May 13, 2013
Flip Flop Shops aims big via

Flip Flop Shops aims big via franchising

Flip Flop Shops has big ambitions for its sandal-only, franchised chain, which carries many industry brands.

News May 13, 2013
Tom Holbrook and John Rainnie. Photo by Shelby Stanger for Shop-eat-surf.

Quiksilver Canada news and updates

At the Know?Show, we got an update on Quiksilver's business operations in Canada and a few details about…

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curl's Dylan Slater and Paul Harvey. Photo by Shop-eat-surf.

Rip Curl execs on "Soul Surfer" plans

Rip Curl executives share why and how they got involved in "Soul Surfer," how they are trying to…

News May 13, 2013
Skate shoes at a Sport Chek in Vancouver. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Canadian Tire Corp. acquiring Forzani

Canadian Tire Corp. is acquiring the Forzani Group, which operates several sporting goods banners in Canada and is…

News May 13, 2013
Reef Girls Footwear Director Kelley Bruemmer. Photo by Shelby Stanger.

Reef Girls moves into hanging footwear

Reef Girls Footwear Director Kelley Bruemmer tells us about the brand's new closed-toe, hanging shoes for girls.

News May 13, 2013
Tilly's Co-founder Hezy Shaked. Photo courtesy of Tilly's.

Tilly's files to go public

One of the industry's largest customers filed to go public today. We have details about the company's financials,…

News May 13, 2013
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