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More restructuring for Quiksilver

The reorganization continued today with major changes unfolding mainly in wholesale sales in the Americas region. Rob Colby…

News May 13, 2013
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Key category improves for Zumiez in April

A key category for Zumiez’s turned positive in April, and the company reported increased same store sales for…

News May 13, 2013
Volcom Chairman and CEO Richard Woolcott

Volcom acquires Japanese distributor

Volcom announced this morning that it has signed an agreement to buy its Japanese distributor as the company…

News May 13, 2013
A boutique T-Shirt using a Ron Stoner photo. Photos courtesy of Surfer Mag Apparel.

The story behind Surfer Mag apparel

    Ever since Bobby Abdel at Jack's Surfboards in Huntington Beach told me that Surfer Magazine shirts…

News May 13, 2013
The Rhythm crew in Australia. General Manager Jamahl Grey is third from left in the back row

Rhythm coming to the U.S. from Australia

Rhythm is headed to the U.S. from Australia and plans to make its debut at the upcoming ASR…

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Jason Steris

Volcom: Brightening up for fall

I had so many interesting conversations at ASR, I'm still catching up. Here's a good one: An update…

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Factor54 founder Todd Miller and investor Ted Wueste

Factor54 raising money to grow

I stopped by the Costa Mesa garage that Factor54 calls home the other day and met company owners…

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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…

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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…

News May 13, 2013
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