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Gerson leaving Reef after short stay

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY | 07/27/10 - 06:10 AM

Another executive leaves VF Corp. for a new opportunity. Updated 8:45 a.m. with comments from VF and comments from VP of Marketing Kevin Flanagan. Read More...

More On: Reef | Jim Gerson | VF Corp. | Eric Wiseman

Volcom acquires Australian licensee

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY | 07/26/10 - 05:50 AM

Volcom takes another step in its quest to grow internationally. Read More...

More On: Volcom | Australia | Richard Woolcott

Industry vet on strategy for Ambiguous and Split

By SHELBY STANGER | 07/20/10 - 07:00 AM

Life Distribution President on Ambiguous and Split

A talk with Split founder David Patri on reclaiming the brand, the strategy for Ambiguous, and his long industry roots. Read More...

More On: Dave Patri | Life Distribution | Ambiguous | Split

Surf CEO's compete in Spyder Surf Contest

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY | 07/17/10 - 05:27 AM

Richard Woolcott, Bob Hurley, Paul Naude, Bob McKnight competed in a surf contest Sunday for Spyder Surf in Manhattan Beach. One came out on top, according to the Easy Reader. Read More...

Zumiez rethinks its West 49 bid, West 49 responds

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY | 07/13/10 - 04:44 PM

Updated Wednesday 6:37 a.m. with comments from West 49. Zumiez on Tuesday said that it changed its plan for acquiring Canada's leading action sports retailer, West 49. Read More...

More On: Zumiez | West 49 | Billabong

Paul Naude on RVCA deal

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY | 07/13/10 - 05:55 AM

An interview with Billabong North America President Paul Naude about the RVCA acquisition. He answers the question: is there a master acquisition strategy? Read More...

More On: Billabong | RVCA | Pat Tenore | Paul Naude

For some Gulf surf shops, from bad to worse

By SHELBY STANGER | 07/13/10 - 05:45 AM

We check back in with Gulf surf shops on how the spill continues to impact business, if BP is paying claims, and what manufacturers are - and aren't - doing to help. Read More...

More On: surf shops | oil spill | Fluid | Innerlight | Ohana

Waterman's Ball photos and wrap up

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY | 07/12/10 - 06:45 AM

It was a full house at the 21st Annual Waterman's Ball Friday night at the Ritz-Carlton in Dana Point, Calif. We have lots of photos. Read More...

More On: Waterman's Ball | SIMA

Billabong acquires RVCA

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY | 07/11/10 - 04:24 PM

The long-rumored deal is finally announced. Plus, a timeline of Billabong's acquisitions. Read More...

More On: Billabong | RVCA | Paul Naude | Pat Tenore

West 49 CEO on Billabong news

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY | 07/06/10 - 06:00 AM

An interview with West 49 Inc. CEO Sam Baio about why the company is selling to Billabong International Limited. Read More...

More On: Billabong | West 49 | Sam Baio | Derek O'Neill | Paul Naude

Details about DC's move to Quiksilver HQ

By SHELBY STANGER | 07/02/10 - 06:18 AM

An interview with Quiksilver Chief Operating Officer Rob Colby about how many DC employees are moving from Vista to Quiksilver in Huntington Beach and more. Read More...

More On: Quiksilver | DC Shoes | Roxy | Rob Colby

Billabong to acquire West 49

By TIFFANY MONTGOMERY | 06/30/10 - 06:07 AM

Billabong makes a major move in Canada. Read about the details and purchase price. Updated at 3:28 p.m. with number of shares owned by West 49 CEO Sam Baio. Read More...