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Zumiez at the Florida Mall. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Worrisome trends at Zumiez – snow, footwear, Q4

On an earnings call today, executives reported some sales and category headwinds. We have details about grim snow…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
John Vance

John Vance on new initiatives at Freewaters

We talk to former Sanuk President John Vance about his new role at startup shoe company Freewaters, including…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Poler co-founder Benji Wagner. Photos courtesy of Poler.

Poler brings camp vibes to action sports

Poler's refreshing take on the outdoors has started strong, with Poler landing in key accounts in its first…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Surfer Gabe Kling joins team Katin USA

Press release:   Rancho Dominguez, Calif., January 15, 2012. Katin USA is proud to announce our newest surf…

News May 13, 2013
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Vans' plans for the US Open of Surfing

Vans is announcing today a 3-year deal to sponsor the US Open. Doug Palladini tells us why it's…

News May 13, 2013
Alana Blanchard in this year's Sports Illustrated Swim Issue

Rip Curl rushes retailers Sports Illustrated-featured swimsuits

Rip Curl takes advantage of Alana Blanchard and Rip Curl swim's exposure in Sports Illustrated with special program…

News May 13, 2013
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Report: Billabong sets deadline for final bids

The Wall Street Journal reports Billabong has set a deadline for final bids for the parties vying to…

News May 13, 2013
Photo Credit:  Kevin & Rebecca Joelson

Switchfoot hosts 9th annual Switchfoot Bro-Am presented by Hurley

Press release:  

News May 13, 2013
A Quiksilver store in Mammoth

Quiksilver hires new retail leader

Quiksilver has hired a seasoned retail executive to oversee stores and ecommerce in the Americas region. Rob Colby…

News May 13, 2013
Balaram Stack. Photo courtesy of Volcom.

Volcom signs Balaram Stack

Volcom is announcing today that is has signed the up-and-coming New York surfer.

News May 13, 2013
The Sole Tech team that worked on the new toddler shoe

Sole Tech revamps Etnies toddler shoes

Sole Technology has remade its line of shoes for toddlers for Spring 2009 after consulting with a Newport…

News May 13, 2013
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