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Hurley fundraiser tonight;

Hurley fundraiser tonight; Sabre lands Zumiez order

Hurley is teaming up with the nonprofit Boarding for Breast Cancer tonight for a pretty cool fundraiser to…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong annual revenues grow

Billabong annual revenues grow 18 percent

Billabong International Limited revenues increased 18 percent to $1.35 billion Australian dollars for the year. Net profit after…

News May 13, 2013
Rusty's Global Cooling boardshorts

Rusty one year after move to La Jolla Group

I ran into Charlie Setzler, president of Rusty North America, at Joel Cooper's Lost party. Charlie told me…

News May 13, 2013
Monica Wise

L*Space to partner with C and C owners

Upscale swimwear line L *Space is joining forces with the owners of C&C Partners, the company that formerly…

News May 13, 2013
Quiet Flight

More details about Billabong's reduced forecast – retail stores the main factor

I wanted to find out more about why Billabong reduced its guidance for the 2008/09 year (its fiscal…

News May 13, 2013
Leadership in challenging

Leadership in challenging times: Day 3, Employees

Today in Day 3 of our leadership series, industry leaders talk about the key qualities they need in…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

ICRX Report: Zumiez leaders push authenticity at the mall

Zumiez CEO Rich Brooks and CFO Trevor Lang hammered home their mantra this morning at the ICR Xchange…

News May 13, 2013
Bob Hurley at Surf Expo

Talking with Bob Hurley about Phantom, retailers, and more

I had many interesting conversations at Surf Expo and ASR, and now that all the traveling is done,…

News May 13, 2013
Fyasko designer John Fox and Mike Murphy

Fyasko growing with art-driven T's and more

I finally got a chance to meet some of the team behind Fyasko, a small, up-and-coming brand that…

News May 13, 2013

Industry brands are shifting how much – and where – they spend on marketing

Surf and skate brands are masters at building buzz and attracting customers through advertising and marketing. But the…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Jack's bought this building in San Clemente

Jack's delays San Clemente opening; eyes the South Bay

I recently heard from Jamal Abdelmuti, one of the co-owners of Jack's Surfboards, that the Jack's partners decided…

News May 13, 2013
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series