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The view at San Onofre Wednesday morning.

The view from San Onofre; Reef HQ will open Thursday

I checked in with Una Baker in San Clemente after hearing the 5 Freeway was closed at Cristianitos…

News May 13, 2013
Paul Naudí©

Billabong acquires DaKine in latest buy

Billabong International announced today it is buying accessories maker DaKine Hawaii, Inc. Billabong has agreed to pay US$99.9…

News May 13, 2013
An Op T-shirt courtesy of the Wal-Mart website

Emerging markets next target for Op

I caught up on the Iconix Brand Group, Inc.'s second quarter conference call, which had some interesting detail…

News May 13, 2013
Wayfarers making a comeback

What is selling at Industrial Ride Shop

I spoke with Aaron Dewitt, the purchasing manager at Industrial Ride Shop, to see what's selling at the…

News May 13, 2013
Hawaii Tourism Authority/Kirk Lee Aeder

A look behind the latest tourism trends

Today, we take a look at some of the most recent U.S. tourism figures, including to California, Florida…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Quiksilver and ESPN settle lawsuit over X Games issue

Here's the press release: NEW YORK & HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESPN, Inc. and Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE: ZQK -…

News May 13, 2013
John Wilson

Quick report from Surf Expo

I spent Thursday walking the Surf Expo floor and talking to brand executives. It's my first time at…

News May 13, 2013
RVCA Founder/CEO Pat Tenore

RVCA CEO Tenore on growth and more

RVCA is coming up in all sorts of conversations lately - from PacSun CEO Sally Frame Kasaks talking…

News May 13, 2013

Target to carry Shaun White clothes year-round starting in fall

Target Announces Continuation of Shaun White 4 Target Clothing Line Wednesday February 18, 1:38 pm ET

News May 13, 2013

How Roxy, Rip Curl and O'Neill Clothing are adjusting their spends and strategies online and in print

In Day 2 of our series about how surf and skate brands are adjusting their advertising and marketing…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
The Active warehouse in Mira Loma

Active bankruptcy filing details

Updated 7:30 a.m. Wednesday with names of more skateboarders whose contracts are being rejected and a mention of…

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