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VF CEO Eric Wiseman earlier this year.

VF layoffs across two units – none announced in Outdoor thus far

VF Corp. is laying off what it calls "a modest number" of employees across two of its business…

News May 13, 2013
Angelo Ponzi of Board-Trac

Retailers reveal top categories for business growth

Board-Trac and the Board Retailers Association just compiled results from a third quarter survey of retailers around the…

News May 13, 2013
The Podium Distribution booth mixed humor and business.

ASR Report: Smaller, but doing business

Here's a quick update on the scene at ASR. As expected, there are definitely fewer brands and retailers…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight

Quiksilver appoints new board member

Quiksilver and Bob McKnight deepen their relationship with USC with new board member James Ellis, dean of USC's…

News May 13, 2013
The Quiksilver Women's line has been very well-received

Possible DC sale a hot topic during Quik earnings conference call

The potential sale of DC Shoes was a hot topic on Quiksilver's first quarter earnings conference call today…

News May 13, 2013
ASR's Andy Tompkins with Dick Baker

ASR changes dates for 2010 shows

There's been lots of discussion around trade show dates for awhile now, and ASR announced today it is…

News May 13, 2013
Mexican officials at the border in Tijuana. New York Times photo

U.S. government warns against traveling to Mexico; impact on Surf Summit unclear

As the outbreak of swine influenza virus spreads, U.S. government officials today recommended travelers cancel non-essential trips to…

News May 13, 2013
LA Times turns to Tommy Knapp

LA Times turns to Tommy Knapp for core store makeover

Shop-eat-surf columnist and Honolua co-founder Tommy Knapp is the expert behind the most recent business makeover in the…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong CEO Derek O'Neill. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong execs on fall orders, store closures and market share

Billabong corporate executives in Australia provided some interesting details about Billabong's U.S. business in a conference call with…

News May 13, 2013
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