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Fox moves into performance shoes

We find out details about how Fox is approaching its performance footwear line, what retailers are carrying it…

News May 13, 2013
Reid Pinder in Hawaii. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Billabong vet to lead Electric Europe

Electric announces a key hire in Europe, a major focus of growth for the accessories company that is…

News May 13, 2013
Bruce Beach of Electric. Shop-eat-surf file photo.

Bruce Beach departs from Electric, Eric Crane named CEO

More industry changes continue with well-known Electric founder Bruce Beach stepping down. Eric Crane was named as his…

News May 13, 2013
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ActionWatch: Juniors' apparel sales robust in Q1

Cary Allington summarizes Q1 sales trends at core stores and details interesting trends in women's apparel, including a…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Eero Ettala Pro Rider Series from 2013 Collection. Photo courtesy of Oakley.

Oakley VP on snow season, outerwear, surf and more

A talk with Oakley VP of North America Ted Li about the snow season, the brand's outerwear and…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013

Bummer! Op headed to Wal-Mart

The new owners of the Ocean Pacific brand finally struck a licensing deal. The original Southern California lifestyle…

News May 13, 2013
Photos from the fashion show at the Falcon in Hollywood. Courtesy O'Quinn.

Fashion show gives O'Quinn more exposure

O'Quinn's first line debuted in stores in spring this year: printable T-shirts, fleece sweatshirts and hats.

News May 13, 2013
The story behind Hurleyäó»s

The story behind Hurley’s Ramones effort

The folks at Hurley in Costa Mesa are in the midst of several events to promote the company's…

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas and thank you for reading. Hope you are having as much fun as we are today.…

News May 13, 2013
Paul Naudí© and Billabong are big contributors to the Surfrider Foundation. This is a photo of Paul at the Watermanäó»s Ball in 2007.

List of Surfrider’s big contributors

Here's the list of big contributors from Surfrider's 2006 annual report, the most recent one available.$1,000,000 - $500,000…

News May 13, 2013
Billabong acquires Sector 9

Billabong acquires Sector 9 for its latest buy

I've heard executives say some of the best deal-making gets done in tough economies. Billabong is certainly making…

News May 13, 2013
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