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Chico Bukovansky of Dakine having fun with his Altamont shirt - the crew at Sole Tech

Lots of photos from a busy Agenda

We covered the Agenda floor and have lots of photos of what we saw and the brands and…

News July 25, 2013
The Dakine booth at SIA. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Dakine President departs, new CEO named

Altamont makes its first personnel move after officially buying Dakine earlier this week.

News July 24, 2013
The OurCaste offices on PCH in Newport Beach. The watercolor on the sign is by Mike Quinones

OurCaste attracts influential supporters

Matt Davis and Mike Quinones, formerly of Comune and Chapter, have launched a new brand that has already…

News July 23, 2013

Billabong completes DaKine sale, refinancing

Billabong updates the market on the Altamont refinancing plan and sale of DaKine.

News July 22, 2013
The exterior of the retail store on the sand on Friday

Walking Vans US Open with Vans President Kevin Bailey

Kevin Bailey gave us a tour of the Vans US Open of Surfing Friday, the day before the…

News July 21, 2013
Billabong rejects alternate

Billabong rejects alternate offer

Billabong issued a statement Thursday in Australia about an alternative refinancing proposal offered by the owners of its…

News July 17, 2013
Greg "GT" Tomlinson of Von Zipper. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Von Zipper's GT reacts to Billabong/Altamont news

We reached Von Zipper co-founder Greg "GT" Tomlinson and asked him for his reaction to the news that…

News July 16, 2013

Altamont's official release on Billabong deal

Altamont's press release about the Billabong transaction, including quotes from new CEO Scott Olivet and Altamont principals.

News July 15, 2013
New Billabong CEO Scott Olivet has industry experience and an MBA from Stanford. Photo courtesy of Oakley.

Altamont strikes BBG deal, DaKine sold, New Billabong CEO

Billabong announced several major changes Tuesday in Australia designed to help the company escape its financial distress.

News July 15, 2013
A new Ipath men's sandal style. Photo courtesy of Ipath.

Ipath expands footwear offering

An interview with Ipath President Tom McGee, who shares his thoughts on the state of the market, changes…

News July 15, 2013
RVCA Founder Pat Tenore

RVCA's Pat Tenore reacts to Billabong news

We reached RVCA Founder Pat Tenore this morning and asked him for his reaction to the Billabong/Altamont developments.

News July 15, 2013
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Strategy & Planning Series
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