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A Lost bikini. Photos courtesy Lost

Orders big for Lost bikini launch

A couple months ago I went to the Lost fashion show that promoted the launch of the juniors…

News May 13, 2013
Rip Curläó»s Gibson on impact of

Rip Curl’s Gibson on impact of Fanning’s win

Professional surfer Mick Fanning was crowned ASP's 2007 World Champion today. Rip Curl, with U.S. headquarters in Costa…

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Adam Popp

Checking in with Adam Popp

I've been wondering lately how Adam Popp is doing, and some readers have asked as well. Adam is…

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Michael Tomson at his home in Laguna Beach.

Michael Tomson on Quik, Billabong, Volcom & more

I stopped by Michael Tomson's house in Laguna Beach to pick up a copy of his new book,…

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Marty Samuels in his office yesterday at Quiksilver headquarters in Huntington Beach.

Marty Samuels on new Quiksilver website

I swung by Quiksilver headquarters yesterday to talk to several executives about the new Quiksilver.com marketing and ecommerce…

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VF CEO Eric Wiseman earlier this year.

VF layoffs across two units – none announced in Outdoor thus far

VF Corp. is laying off what it calls "a modest number" of employees across two of its business…

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More about the changes at

More about the changes at Allyance

After hearing that the players have changed at Allyance, I checked in with VP of Sales Jason Bergman…

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Gatto leaves VF; Murray of Vans promoted

VF Corp. announced a reorganization of its outdoor coalition this morning. Dave Gatto, left, and Reef President John…

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Panelists Tiffany Montgomery

Industry vets and others and their tips for weathering 2009

After a week of more tough economic news, we thought it would be good to hear how some…

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Volcom CEO Richard Woolcott

Murray and Woolcott to speak at SIMA Surf Summit

Vans President Steve Murray, who was just elevated to president of VF's Action Sports Americas Coalition, and Volcom…

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The Quiksilver Women's line has been very well-received

Possible DC sale a hot topic during Quik earnings conference call

The potential sale of DC Shoes was a hot topic on Quiksilver's first quarter earnings conference call today…

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