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Zumiez Q1 09 results: down

Zumiez Q1 09 results: down double-digits, but better than expected

Zumiez reported a $1.7 milion net loss for its Q1 09 today, or 6 cents per dilulted share,…

News May 13, 2013
Raj Co-Presidents Lisa Vogel and Alex Bhathal

Talking growth with Raj Manufacturing, makers of Hurley and Reef swimwear

I thought it was high time to meet the faces behind Raj Manufacturing, which recently added Reef to…

News May 13, 2013
Quiksilver Product Marketing Manager Keith Eshelman and Tony Hawk

Quiksilver makes skate denim push

Quiksilver has been stirring up a buzz about its new line of denim inspired by skateboarders. This month…

News May 13, 2013
Katin CEO Robert Schmidt and his wife

Core careers: Robert Schmidt, CEO, Katin

Today, we hear from Robert Schmidt, the CEO of Katin. Katin has been around since 1959 and has…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Billabong CEO Derek O'Neill at Liquid Nation last year.

Highlights from Billabong's earnings conference call

In conjunction with its full year earnings release, Billabong executives held a conference call with Australian stock analysts…

News May 13, 2013
Andy Tompkins

Andy Tompkins on the recent show, the skate situation and more

I caught up with Andy Tompkins, VP of Nielsen Sports Group, to get his assessment of the recent…

News May 13, 2013

Rebel surf tour pronounced dead

From THE AUSTRALIAN THE rebel pro surfing tour was officially declared dead yesterday, but its legacy will be…

News May 13, 2013
Bob Hurley

Hurley unveils new wholesale distribution strategy

Hurley executives told me yesterday that going forward, the brand will aggressively focus its wholesale distribution on retailers…

Executive Edition May 13, 2013
Steve Wilson

Quik's Steve Wilson on design trends and his new job

Here another brand update from Surf Expo. I had a brief meeting with Steve Wilson, the new senior…

News May 13, 2013
Musician Mishka will be the face of O'Neill's new eco-friendly clothing line. Photo by O'Neill/Shermphoto.

More about O'Neill's new green line

O’Neill Clothing CEO Toby Bost and Men’s VP of Design Ryan Rush on the new ECO’Neill line that…

News May 13, 2013
FUEL TVäó»s Chris Cote interviewing Russell Brownley

Photo slideshow from opening night of the 2010 Newport Beach Film Festival's Action Sports series

We were unable to attend opening night at the Newport Beach Film Festival's Action Sport series on Saturday,…

News May 13, 2013
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