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Hang Ten launches at Kohl's in April

More surf brands hit mid-tier retailers this spring as Hang Ten launches at 30 Kohl's stores in warm…

News May 13, 2013
The Active warehouse in Mira Loma

Active closes five stores, more closures planned

Active Ride Shop, one of the industry's largest customers which embarked on a rapid expansion in the past…

News May 13, 2013

Connect extends its deadline for brands to pitch to investors

Connect Sport Innovators has extended the deadline for companies to apply to present business plans to potential investors.…

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

The new consumer-protection law: How brands like Quiksilver are managing

Clothing makers and distributors haven't been waiting around when it comes to new laws  requiring lead and phthalate…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
World Skin Cancer Foundation

World Skin Cancer Foundation hosts first U.S. West Coast contest

The World Skin Cancer Foundation's first U.S. West Coast event is May 30 and includes a surf contest…

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
Photo by Nicole Grodesky

Talking with Roxy's Randy Hild about 'Dear and Yonder'

Roxy launched the premiere of an all new girl's surf flick, "Dear and Yonder" Thursday night at La…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott. Photo by Cari Church.

Volcom conference call upbeat; financial outlook disappointing; the company will limit its sales to PacSun value stores

Volcom once again struck a somewhat encouraging tone today during its second quarter earnings conference call. Most notably,…

News May 13, 2013

Globe International Limited's North American sales decline 20 percent, headcount reduced by 38 percent

Australia-based Globe International Limited reported financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30 this week. In addition…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver Women's Kelly and Steve Ellingson

Quiksilver Women one year after launch

Quiksilver Women has been in stores for one year now, so we checked in with Steve and Kelly…

News May 13, 2013
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