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Dean Quinn of O'Quinn

O'Quinn adding juniors and other news

I caught up with Dean Quinn this week to see what is happening with his brand O'Quinn. O'Quinn…

News May 13, 2013

Surf and skate shops on holiday and planning for spring

I checked in with four surf and skate shops this week - South Coast in San Diego, Liberty…

News May 13, 2013
Michael Tomson and Lost Clothing President Tim Garrett at Surf Expo

Lost Clothing hires Johnny Monson and Chris Boland from Blackhart/Allyance

Updated 1/18 with comments from Johnny Monson A quick piece of news that surfaced yesterday. Lost Clothing has…

News May 13, 2013
Nick Adcock

La Jolla hires away Quiksilver Americas CFO Bill Bussiere

The La Jolla Group has hired Quiksilver Amercias CFO Bill Bussiere as president and chief financial officer. Bill…

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The Volcom booth at Surf Expo

Volcom cuts 8 percent of workforce, reduces salaries

Volcom said today during its Q4 and year-end earnings conference call that it cut 28 positions at its…

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What Moody's thinks about

What Moody's thinks about Quiksilver, and why

Moody's Investor Services includes Quiksilver among nearly 300 U.S. companies in its first quarterly "bottom rung" report. We…

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Bob McKnight with his mother

Highlights from Quiksilver's shareholder meeting

I stopped by the Quiksilver shareholder meeting yesterday at company headquarters in Huntington Beach, where CEO Bob McKnight…

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Aaron Pai

Aaron Pai on changes to HSS junior's store

Several people have asked me about the changes to the Huntington Surf & Sport junior's store on Main…

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Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott

Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott sees reasons for optimism

Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott struck an optimistic note on the company's first quarter earnings conference call this afternoon,…

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A Billabong store in Florida

Billabong lowers forecast on weak U.S. sales; will sell shares to lower debt

Billabong announced today it will raise up to (Aus) $290 million in a 2-for-11 stock offering to reduce…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver Limited boardshorts

Private equity firm to loan Quik $150 million; new credit facility pledged for U.S.

Press release: Quiksilver, Inc. Announces Financial Restructuring Plans International Private Equity Firm Rhône to Provide $150 million 5-Year…

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