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Billabong buys Becker's 5 stores and online operation

Billabong invests again in retail.

News May 13, 2013
Hobie Surf Shop partners Mark Christy and Jake Schwaner. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Hobie to open Corona del Mar Store

Hobie Surf Shops continues to expand its business by opening a new location in Corona del Mar in…

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

Volcom Q2 details – Men's, Junior's worldwide, PacSun sales

Conference call details: A breakdown of product category sales around the world with historical comparisons. Woolcott's thoughts on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Annette and Bob McKnight. SES file photo courtesy of Quiksilver.

McKnight on Quik mountain plans, acquisitions, more

An interview with CEO Bob McKnight about what it has planned for the newly formed Mountain Division, expansion…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Battle of the Paddle in Dana Point. Photo by Tom Servais.

SUP update: Quik Waterman, Honolua, other brands plans

The Battle of the Paddle illustrated the huge potential of the SUP market. We get updates from Quiksilver…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Andy Tompkins of ASR

Andy Tompkins: economic changes forced ASR closure

In a statement emailed to ASR customers, Andy Tompkins forecasts that consolidation at brands and retailers will continue,…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong execs on business

Billabong execs on business trends

Highlights from the conference call Billabong executives hosted with analysts in Australia to explain why the company lowered…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Quik to host U.S. Open-like event in New York

Bob McKnight previously said it's time to Quik to go on the offensive. The company has big plans…

News May 13, 2013
Nike execs on action sports

Nike execs on action sports performance, more

Nike executives gave a few details about the performance of Nike action sports, Converse and other brands on…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The payouts: What Volcom

The payouts: What Volcom execs, others could earn

A chart detailing what the top shareholders, executives officers and board members could earn if PPR acquires the…

News May 13, 2013
Sanuk Chief Operating Officer John Vance and Founder Jeff Kelley. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Deckers to buy Sanuk for $120 million, plus potential earnouts

Deckers just announced it is buying Sanuk, one of the hottest footwear brands in the industry. Deckers is…

News May 13, 2013
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