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Naude and Sycamore get 10 more days

Billabong announced Wednesday morning in Australia that the exclusivity period for Paul Naude and Sycamore has been extended.

News May 13, 2013
Kevin Bailey and Doug Palladini of Vans. Vans named Doug to a big new role today. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Vans realigns Americas, adds roles

An interview with Vans President Kevin Bailey and Doug Palladini about changes announced today for Vans structure in…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Surfing publisher: Chose surf over Wall Street

I met Ross Garrett at Zinc Cafe in Corona Del Mar for coffee yesterday. He's the publisher of…

News May 13, 2013
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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