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Zumiez comp sales fall double digits in December

More sobering retail news this afternoon as Zumiez reports a 12.3 percent decline in comp store sales in…

News May 13, 2013

Gatto leaves VF; Murray of Vans promoted

VF Corp. announced a reorganization of its outdoor coalition this morning. Dave Gatto, left, and Reef President John…

News May 13, 2013
Sole Tech experiences more

Sole Tech experiences more layoffs

I've received several emails about Sole Tech layoffs this week, so I checked with company spokeswoman Brenda Springer. …

News May 13, 2013
The Volcom booth at Surf Expo

Volcom cuts 8 percent of workforce, reduces salaries

Volcom said today during its Q4 and year-end earnings conference call that it cut 28 positions at its…

News May 13, 2013

The view on media changes from inside The Surfer's Journal and Surfline

For the third installment in our series about marketing spending in print and online, I checked in with…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Burton reduces salaries to minimize layoffs

Jake and Donna Burton eliminate their salaries all together; others will be reduced on a sliding scale. Less…

News May 13, 2013
The Active warehouse in Mira Loma

More details about Active's creditors

Here is the latest on Active's Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, according to the court file. Active, which now…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Oakley headquarters. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Oakley sales performance positive in all markets, Luxottica says

Oakley was one of the few bright spots in a tough quarter for parent company Luxottica as the…

News May 13, 2013

Action sports start-ups will pitch to investors next month

Four small action sports businesses are among the six companies that will pitch their stories to potential investors…

News May 13, 2013

Quiksilver stock down in early morning trading

Quiksilver's stock fell 18 percent in early morning trading as investors worried about the high interest rates on…

News May 13, 2013
Craig Levra

Sport Chalet outlines improvements to business

Sport Chalet appears to saved itself from the brink of disaster with help from vendors and landlords and…

News May 13, 2013
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