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Billabong wait continues, bids reportedly lower

Billabong requested another trading halt for its stock on the Australian Securities Exchange Tuesday in Australia as the…

News May 13, 2013
The exterior of the new Fox building. Photo courtesy of Fox.

What is Fox up to? CEO Pete Fox explains

We talk with Pete about Fox's hiring spree, the signing of new athletes, the new global headquarters, major…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
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Updated – Report: VF back in talks for Billabong

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that both suitors are back at the negotiating table in the quest…

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…

News May 13, 2013
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…

News May 13, 2013
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…

News May 13, 2013
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
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