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Hoven CEO joins in Adrenalina

Hoven CEO joins in Adrenalina proxy fight

Adrenalina said in a press release today that Hoven CEO Craig Lark is one of its nominees to…

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Dustin and Dylan Odbert of Ambsn

Ambsn growing and gaining influential supporters

I recently caught up with Ambsn, the young brand from Central California that moved a few months ago…

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Photo courtesy of Quiksilver

Why Quiksilver is licensing its performance line

Quiksilver has opted to license it athletic apparel line to CF Brand, which will manufacture, promote, sell and…

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Joey Santley in the ...lost shapers factory

What's next for Green Foam and its business

Updated May 2 at 10 a.m. The other day, I heard from Joey Santley, who said that ...lost…

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Burton's offices in Irvine

Executive changes at Burton and Quiksilver

Two separate executive changes have been announced at two important industry companies. Burton said today it hired a…

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No Fear's Pleasanton store

Orange 21 and No Fear settle cash dispute

Orange 21 and No Fear CEO Mark Simo have settled their dispute, and released one another from their…

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Billabong CEO Derek O'Neill. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong execs on fall orders, store closures and market share

Billabong corporate executives in Australia provided some interesting details about Billabong's U.S. business in a conference call with…

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Chad Mihalick from Malakye.com

Action sports brands woo investors at Capital Forum

I zoomed to downtown San Diego yesterday to hear a few young action sports companies pitch their ideas…

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Reef's Kevin Flanagan and Vans' Jeff Moore

Sales pros give sales survival tips at SIMA Boot Camp

Story and photos by SHELBY STANGER Navigating today's tough economic climate at retail requires creative solutions. Thursday, SIMA…

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Zumiez July comps decline by

Zumiez July comps decline by double-digits

Zumiez today reported that July sales dropped by 5.6% compared to July 2008, and that same-store sales fell…

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The crowd at the East Coast Surfing Championship

Dee Nachnani of Coastal Edge on sponsoring the East Coast Surfing Championship

Dee Nachnani, owner of the Coastal Edge chain in Virginia, is still flying high after the East Coast…

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