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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…

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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…

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

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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