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CCS opens store in California, more to come

Online skate retailer CCS has opened a brick-and-mortar store in Santa Monica and another test store will open…

News May 13, 2013
A West 49 store in British Columbia

West 49 posts solid topline results in Q1

West 49, a key Canadian action sports retailer, reported a 7.7 percent increase in same-store sales in its…

News May 13, 2013
The former Active store in downtown San Diego

Active sale approved by judge

A bankruptcy judge approved the sale of Active Ride Shop Tuesday to Active Sports Lifestyle USA, LLC, according…

News May 13, 2013
Large Quiksilver shareholders are happy the company did not sell DC.

Analyzing the implications of the Quiksilver/Rhone deal, including why Quik's stock price is down over 50 %

Editor's note: With Quiksilver's stock price down over 50 percent since its June announcement of a new financing…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Economy hits American Apparel as Q2 sales slow and profits fall; company lowers guidance for year

Press Release: American Apparel Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results - Second quarter net sales of $136.1 million,…

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EPA sues VF Corp. over

EPA sues VF Corp. over unsubstantiated health claims

The EPA is accusing The North Face of making unproven health claims that some of its shoes prevent…

News May 13, 2013

Jarden execs comment on snow business and more

Jarden Corp., owner of K2, Volkl, and myriad other brands, commented this week on its snow business during…

News May 13, 2013
The Buckle still strong - even

The Buckle still strong – even against tough comps

Here is a summary of The Buckle’s earnings results for the quarter ended Oct. 31. The Buckle, an…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong International CEO Derek O'Neill

Billabong invests in Australian online retailer

Here’s some news from Billabong announced just before Christmas. The company has a conditional agreement to acquire a…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver names new board

Quiksilver names new board member

Quiksilver has named Paul C. Speaker to its board of directors. Speaker has a marketing and entertainment background.…

News May 13, 2013
Element President Johnny Schillereff. Plan B will operate from Element headquarters in Irvine.

Billabong to license Plan B skate brand with option to buy

Element’s Founder and President Johnny Schillereff said in a release:  “The Billabong group’s unwavering support has helped Element…

News May 13, 2013
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