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Dean Quinn of O'Quinn

O'Quinn: We are still in business

I've been hearing that O'Quinn was having a very tough time, so I checked in with Dean Quinn…

News May 13, 2013
Dick Baker

Dick Baker passes away

Dick Baker, chairman emeritus of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association, respected apparel executive, and generous friend and advisor…

News May 13, 2013
Shop-eat-surf photo illustration

The new consumer-protection law: an interview with the Consumer Product Safety Commission

Action sports apparel companies are scrambling to understand, prepare and comply with a new consumer-safety law that requires…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Dave Hollander

Becker keeps HB store open with outlet format

I reported in November that Becker Surf was going to close its Huntington Beach store after its lease…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver will keep all

Quiksilver will keep all brands; Q2 revenue drops by 8 percent in constant currency

Quiksilver executives said today during an earnings conference call that it didn't need to sell assets now that…

News May 13, 2013
Mark Weber of Hurley

Converse, Hurley buck economy to deliver strong results, Nike says

Despite the tough economy, Converse and Hurley posted strong revenue and profit results for the year ended May…

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