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Dean Bradley

Atwater focuses on strengths as it navigates economic storm

I caught up with Dean Bradley of Atwater this week on the heels of the brand's nomination for…

News May 13, 2013
Bob Mignogna and Dick Baker

SIMA statement on Dick Baker's passing

The release includes tributes to Dick from industry leaders and highlights from his career.  - SIMA CHAIRMAN EMERITUS,…

News May 13, 2013
Bob Hurley's family: daughter-in-law Tami

Otis honors Bob Hurley and PacSun CEO Sally Frame Kasaks

Hurley International Founder and Chairman Bob Hurley and Pacific Sunwear CEO Sally Frame Kasaks were honored at the…

News May 13, 2013
PacSun's reports a Q1 09 loss

PacSun's reports a Q1 09 loss, but less than Q1 08 loss

PacSun today reported an $8.7 million net loss, or 13 cents per diluted share, for its Q1 09,…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight

McKnight on new partners plus more details about Quik's Q2 performance

Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight described the financial restructuring of the company announced today as a pivotal point in…

News May 13, 2013
ZJ Boarding House owners Todd Roberts and Mikke Pierson

Todd and Mikke on changes at ZJ Boarding House

Updated Friday at 2:45 p.m. with photos of the new Billabong and Hurley stores ZJ Boarding House debuts…

News May 13, 2013
Coco and Izzy Tihanyi of Surf Diva. Courtesy of Surf Diva

Surf Diva's Tihanyi sisters on business and the future

I run into twin sisters Coco and Izzy Tihanyi often at industry events and have wanted to find…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong Americas President Paul Naude at Surf Expo

Paul Naude on Billabong's financial results for 2008/09, plus details from Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia

Billabong reported its financial results for the year ended June 30 late last week and I spoke with…

News May 13, 2013
Doug Palladini

Doug Palladini quoted in NYT story about possible Slater tour

The New York Times turned its attention today to the possiblity of Kelly Slater launching his own surfing…

News May 13, 2013
Michelle LeBlanc at Liquid Nation with Rip Curl USA CEO Kelly Gibson

Michelle LeBlanc moves to Volcom

Longtime Quiksilver employee Michelle LeBlanc has moved to Volcom to become the juniors national sales manager for the…

News May 13, 2013
The new Nike 6.0/Hurley/Converse store at the Irvine Spectrum

Hurley on new Nike 6.0/Hurley/Converse store in Irvine

Nike 6.0, Hurley and Converse have opened a 3,200-square-foot store at the Irvine Spectrum Center. I spoke with…

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