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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
Candy Harris. Photo by Elaine Lee Photography.

Candy Harris on new role, state of women's market

A talk with Candy Harris about her expanded role at Stance, the end of her relationship with Billabong,…

News July 8, 2013
Shop-eat-surf file photo

Quiksilver cuts more staff today

Quiksilver eliminated a large number of jobs today, mostly in marketing, as the company continues on its quest…

News July 2, 2013
The Element team in a new creative space in Costa Mesa. Element said the tree in the back of the warehouse symbolizes a new beginning. Photo courtesy of Element.

Element looks forward after job cuts this week

We asked Founder Johnny Schillereff some questions about the layoffs this week, and about what is next for…

News June 28, 2013
Volcom CEO Jason Steris with Volcom rep Jordan Mead and son

Photos from Sun Diego grand opening party

The industry turned out in force for the opening of Sun Diego's newest store at Flower Hill Promenade…

News June 27, 2013
Element Founder Johnny Schillereff and Steve Lake. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Steve Lake says goodbye to Sector 9

As Steve Lake's last day approaches at Sector 9, we asked him to reflect on some of the…

News June 26, 2013
Billabong updates market on

Billabong updates market on talks

Billabong updated the market today in Australia on its status.

News June 24, 2013
Nate Morely

Two top Skullcandy executives to depart

Skullcandy announces that two executive officers who work in San Clemente will not move to the company's Park…

News June 23, 2013
John Wilson receiving the Dick Baker Memorial Award from Una and Jack Baker at Surf Summit this year.

John Wilson's touching speech from Dick Baker Award

Stance President John Wilson gave a great speech upon receiving the Dick Baker Memorial Award this year. We…

News June 20, 2013
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