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May

Sheriff confirms Bevacqua death

May 31, 2011 - 5:30 PM

O'Neill expands relationship with Elyse Taylor

May 31, 2011 - 12:44 PM

Reef Girls moves into hanging footwear

May 31, 2011 - 6:05 AM

Reef hosts retailers for blowout party

May 31, 2011 - 6:00 AM

Reef hires Shane Wallace

May 31, 2011 - 5:55 AM

TransWorld SNOWboarding publisher Adam Cozens takes on TransWorld Business

May 27, 2011 - 11:59 AM

Wax Research appoints Alyssa Baker to Global Marketing Director

May 26, 2011 - 11:14 PM

Roxy announces Roxy Women's Session in Argentina in partnership with SASS Global Travel

May 26, 2011 - 12:54 PM

Etnies opens POP UP store at Citadium in Paris

May 26, 2011 - 12:42 PM

Troy Lee Designs hosts filmmaker Bruce Brown at helmet release party

May 26, 2011 - 12:04 PM

Sitka sprouts up in New Zealand

May 26, 2011 - 10:57 AM

Orange 21 hires VP of Optical

May 26, 2011 - 7:44 AM

Vrignaud leaving Burton after 22 years

May 26, 2011 - 7:10 AM

Journeys execs on sales, skate, Canada

May 26, 2011 - 7:01 AM

Retail, cultural, fashion trends for 2012

May 25, 2011 - 8:35 AM

13th annual Hawaii Ocean Film Festival to be held in July

May 24, 2011 - 10:59 PM

Lee leads Q1 women's turnaround at PacSun

May 24, 2011 - 3:32 PM

PacSun Q1 comp turns positive

May 24, 2011 - 1:12 PM

SIA signs Reese Brown to head up Nordic outreach

May 24, 2011 - 12:23 PM

European job site celebrates 1st anniversary

May 24, 2011 - 11:30 AM

Retail Action Designers announce action sports showcase

May 23, 2011 - 11:33 AM

Collective Licensing International signs multi-year agreement with ITOCHU Corporation

May 23, 2011 - 10:23 AM

Insights from Jeff Yokoyama, design guru, brand creator

May 23, 2011 - 9:02 AM

SES interview with Deckers CEO on Sanuk buy

May 20, 2011 - 11:15 AM

Foot Locker CEO on CCS performance

May 20, 2011 - 8:00 AM

Details from Zumiez earnings conference call

May 19, 2011 - 4:12 PM

Deckers dossier

May 19, 2011 - 3:09 PM

Zumiez' posts a $1.9 million profit for Q1, comps up, forecasts single-digit comps for Q2

May 19, 2011 - 2:42 PM

Vestal launches Australian distributorship

May 19, 2011 - 2:06 PM

New Hurley CEO moving to Converse

May 19, 2011 - 1:38 PM

More about Sanuk and Deckers deal

May 19, 2011 - 1:30 PM

Deckers to buy Sanuk for $120 million, plus potential earnouts

May 19, 2011 - 1:04 PM

More photos, panel details from Skate Summit

May 19, 2011 - 10:29 AM

The Buckle reports Q1 2011 financial results

May 19, 2011 - 5:45 AM

Abercrombie & Fitch reports Q1 2011 financial results

May 18, 2011 - 8:37 AM

The Hundreds partner on sales, footwear, stores

May 18, 2011 - 7:49 AM

Orange 21 Inc. reports financial results for first quarter

May 17, 2011 - 12:57 AM

California Swimwear Association announces Swim Collective trade show

May 17, 2011 - 12:20 AM

PacSun announces Seneca Rising line as part of new initiative

May 17, 2011 - 12:00 AM

Quiksilver promotes new board member

May 16, 2011 - 2:28 PM

Urban Outfitters reports Q1 2011 financial results

May 16, 2011 - 1:10 PM

Xcel and University of Hawaii launch skin cancer prevention campaign

May 16, 2011 - 11:31 AM

Insight rebounds and other updates

May 16, 2011 - 6:26 AM

Blank Generation appoints former DC Shoes executive as Chief Operating Officer

May 15, 2011 - 7:10 PM

Surf Summit closing party photos

May 14, 2011 - 9:08 AM

NRF: Growth in retail container traffic to level off

May 13, 2011 - 11:37 PM

Updated: PPR on Volcom executive contracts

May 13, 2011 - 1:52 PM

More photos from Surf Summit

May 13, 2011 - 1:35 PM

Apparel sales take big hit in 2010

May 13, 2011 - 1:30 PM

NRF: Retail sales increase for tenth consecutive month

May 12, 2011 - 2:54 PM

HUB trade show to be held in August in the UK

May 12, 2011 - 2:38 PM

Photos from Day 1 of Surf Summit

May 12, 2011 - 6:36 AM

OCPC hosts 2nd reception for fashion industry professionals

May 11, 2011 - 3:11 PM

Volcom’s Board of Directors Recommends Stockholders Accept PPR’s Cash Tender Offer

May 11, 2011 - 2:34 PM

O'Neill promotes John Hunt to Vice President of Sales

May 11, 2011 - 9:58 AM

O'Neill debuts technical Superkini

May 11, 2011 - 5:30 AM

Macy's raises full-year guidance

May 11, 2011 - 5:24 AM

Zumiez CFO departing

May 10, 2011 - 3:35 PM

Why Nike invested in a women's surf film

May 10, 2011 - 6:53 AM

ThirtyTwo’s Reppin Hoodie with STI Repel Technology wins Product Innovation Of The Year

May 09, 2011 - 6:41 AM

Quiksilver expands Dane Reynolds sponsorship

May 09, 2011 - 6:36 AM

Canadian Tire Corp. acquiring Forzani

May 09, 2011 - 6:20 AM

Reef President on sales structure changes

May 09, 2011 - 6:15 AM

PacSun organizes bikini flash mobs

May 09, 2011 - 6:00 AM

Rip Curl buys 19 stores in Australia

May 07, 2011 - 6:54 AM

SPoT, Underworld, Curl, Livestock on spring sales

May 06, 2011 - 7:27 AM

Report from Volcom Annual Meeting

May 06, 2011 - 6:31 AM

K-Swiss Q1 loss widens, revenues up

May 06, 2011 - 6:07 AM

DC unveils new skate flag logo and commercial

May 05, 2011 - 6:07 PM

Going out of business sales start at all Metropark stores

May 05, 2011 - 5:16 PM

Glik's, BC, SurfTown, Ohana on spring sales

May 05, 2011 - 8:22 AM

Nordstrom reports April results

May 05, 2011 - 8:01 AM

Timberland reports Q1 2011 financial results

May 05, 2011 - 7:49 AM

ANF reports Q1 sales results

May 05, 2011 - 7:22 AM

The Buckle records another strong month

May 05, 2011 - 7:17 AM

Macy's April comps rise 10.8%

May 05, 2011 - 7:10 AM

Adidas Group reports Q1 2011 results

May 05, 2011 - 7:06 AM

Details about Zumiez April sales

May 05, 2011 - 6:58 AM

Hi-Tech, Val Surf, Saltwater Wine on spring sales

May 04, 2011 - 7:33 AM

Skullcandy makes acquisition, updates 2010 results

May 04, 2011 - 7:20 AM

Reversal: Metropark files for bankruptcy

May 04, 2011 - 7:15 AM

Sole Technology Institute launches official website for STI Fusion

May 03, 2011 - 11:34 PM

Snow sales reach $3.3 billion for season

May 03, 2011 - 2:00 PM

Volcom Q1 net income falls

May 03, 2011 - 1:58 PM

Hurley aims for men with Hobie apparel

May 03, 2011 - 7:06 AM

Why PPR bid for Volcom vs. Quik

May 03, 2011 - 6:25 AM

More about PPR and its CEO

May 02, 2011 - 2:10 PM

Kummetz: PPR deal good for industry

May 02, 2011 - 2:00 PM

The payouts: What Volcom execs, others could earn

May 02, 2011 - 12:43 PM

PPR's big plans for Volcom

May 02, 2011 - 10:44 AM

Michael Tomson on Volcom news

May 02, 2011 - 10:30 AM

Shaheen Sadeghi on Volcom/PPR news

May 02, 2011 - 10:29 AM

Duke of Surfside reacts to Volcom news

May 02, 2011 - 10:27 AM

Volcom to sell to French luxury company PPR

May 02, 2011 - 6:35 AM

April

Chris Carter keynote Q & A at Skate Summit

April 29, 2011 - 3:45 PM

Agenda moving to larger venue

April 29, 2011 - 3:40 PM

VF execs detail Vans, Reef, North Face results

April 29, 2011 - 7:32 AM

Details about Action Sports Expo Asia

April 29, 2011 - 7:30 AM

VF reports strong Q1 raises guidance

April 29, 2011 - 6:06 AM

Etnies expands apparel team to include four new riders

April 28, 2011 - 11:53 PM

SurfAid International to host third annual Paddle for Humanity

April 28, 2011 - 11:29 PM

Mossimo on Billabong/Modern Amusement deal

April 28, 2011 - 3:02 PM

SIA reverses decision on earlier show

April 28, 2011 - 1:38 PM

Deckers sales rise, company raises guidance

April 28, 2011 - 1:32 PM

Columbia Sportswear reports first quarter results

April 28, 2011 - 1:27 PM

TV sports vet, Emmy winner, named head of Fuel TV

April 28, 2011 - 12:47 PM

Oakley sales rise 11% in first quarter

April 28, 2011 - 9:48 AM

VF takes Rock & Republic to Kohl's

April 28, 2011 - 7:04 AM

Billabong to license two Modern Amusement categories

April 28, 2011 - 6:50 AM

Surfing America announces PacSun USA surf team for 2011 world junior surfing championships in Peru

April 27, 2011 - 3:41 PM

Universal Music Group and Billabong launch global partnership

April 27, 2011 - 3:15 PM

Street League DC Pro Tour kicks off second season in Seattle

April 27, 2011 - 2:58 PM

William Cobb will leave PacSun board of directors June 1 to become H&R Block CEO

April 27, 2011 - 11:01 AM

Photos from Day 1 of Skate Summit

April 27, 2011 - 7:03 AM

Olivares resigns from Fuel TV

April 27, 2011 - 5:44 AM

Iconix acquires rights to Ed Hardy Brand

April 27, 2011 - 5:37 AM

IASC Skateboarding Summit starts today

April 26, 2011 - 6:42 AM

Gymkhana Three, Part 2 video surpasses 30 million views

April 26, 2011 - 6:21 AM

Weekly retail sales rise 3.2% over last year

April 26, 2011 - 6:13 AM

Dartez new DC SVP of Sales

April 25, 2011 - 11:15 AM

More action sports brands joining Outdoor Retailer trade show

April 25, 2011 - 7:31 AM

Surf Expo parent company launches Action Sports Expo Asia

April 25, 2011 - 7:30 AM

Large benefit for Japan relief planned at Pala Raceway

April 25, 2011 - 6:46 AM

Filtrate CEO on U.S. strategy

April 25, 2011 - 6:17 AM

India joins International Surfing Association

April 23, 2011 - 6:43 AM

Flip Flop Shops signs master franchise agreement for Canada

April 22, 2011 - 7:44 AM

Freedom Artists hires new reps

April 22, 2011 - 7:25 AM

Speakers added to IASC Summit

April 22, 2011 - 7:12 AM

China’s Dragon Sk8 Series signs Vans as 2011 Title sponsor

April 22, 2011 - 6:59 AM

Newport Beach Film Festival Announces 2011 Action Sports Film Series

April 21, 2011 - 7:15 AM

Zippo extends brand with new line of men's apparel

April 20, 2011 - 11:20 PM

Surfrider Foundation marks one-year anniversary of Gulf spill and spreads awareness

April 20, 2011 - 10:29 PM

PacSun hires former Gap executive as CFO

April 20, 2011 - 1:57 PM

Super Heat skate trading card game arriving in stores

April 20, 2011 - 9:04 AM

Ocean Minded returns to The Gap

April 20, 2011 - 8:38 AM

Surfrider Foundation, Surfing Magazine, and Barefoot Wine to sponsor 7th Annual International Surfing Day

April 19, 2011 - 11:29 AM

World Record Summit launches website

April 19, 2011 - 11:15 AM

Sun Bum surprises Southern California with three unannounced surfing contests

April 19, 2011 - 11:02 AM

Signal Snowboards and Chester Bennington team up to raise money for Japan relief

April 19, 2011 - 10:54 AM

Rusty announces 'So R.Ad' apparel collaboration with Diamond Supply

April 19, 2011 - 7:55 AM

NRI and Westlife partner on new business venture

April 19, 2011 - 7:32 AM

Photos from Volcom Bowl Shop Battle

April 18, 2011 - 7:10 AM

Spring store tour: Tilly's, Urban, Vans, Active, DC, more

April 18, 2011 - 6:30 AM

Steve Murray heads to Deckers

April 18, 2011 - 5:52 AM

TheFUZZco launches kickFLIP Wheelchair Project

April 17, 2011 - 10:08 AM

Zumiez up close

April 15, 2011 - 8:30 AM

Andrus and Darling make "40 under 40"

April 15, 2011 - 8:00 AM

H&M comps fall in March

April 15, 2011 - 6:36 AM

Steve Murray leaving Urban Outfitters

April 14, 2011 - 1:44 PM

Body Glove wetsuit division elevates industry veteran Todd Richards to VP

April 13, 2011 - 3:24 PM

Hurley names new CEO

April 13, 2011 - 2:01 PM

Olam announces collaboration with Kanvas by Katin and Harbour Surfboards

April 13, 2011 - 9:12 AM

Volcom in 2010 vs. previous years

April 13, 2011 - 7:40 AM

NRF: Consumers confident but cautious

April 13, 2011 - 7:30 AM

Volcom snow update for 2011/12

April 13, 2011 - 7:30 AM

New executive team named at Orange 21

April 13, 2011 - 7:19 AM

Simon Anderson joins Hall of Fame roster

April 12, 2011 - 7:26 AM

Changes come to The Closet

April 12, 2011 - 7:10 AM

PacSun launches national ad campaign with help from brands

April 12, 2011 - 6:53 AM

Ski Dazzle and SnowBomb join forces on new show

April 11, 2011 - 1:46 PM

7 For All Mankind names new president

April 11, 2011 - 10:04 AM

Retail container traffic to rise in April

April 11, 2011 - 9:43 AM

Photos from Vans/Thalia Neil Blender party

April 11, 2011 - 8:00 AM

Soul Surfer logs strong debut

April 11, 2011 - 7:03 AM

Supra profiled in Footwear News

April 11, 2011 - 6:30 AM

IASC Executive Director on new role

April 08, 2011 - 7:01 AM

Details about Zumiez's strong March

April 07, 2011 - 8:55 AM

NRF says Easter sales to climb to prerecession levels

April 07, 2011 - 8:40 AM

Sasha Hartloff joins O'Neill Clothing

April 07, 2011 - 7:50 AM

Canadian chain expanding surf and skate

April 07, 2011 - 7:35 AM

Hollister Europe expansion major driver for A&F

April 07, 2011 - 7:00 AM

Wax Research Media Day with Sonia Balmores Chung

April 07, 2011 - 6:03 AM

Zumiez March same store sales rise 8.9%

April 06, 2011 - 2:27 PM

The top brand at PacSun in 2010

April 06, 2011 - 6:35 AM

PacSun in 2010 vs. previous years

April 06, 2011 - 6:30 AM

Snow sports market slows but reaches $3 Billion in February

April 05, 2011 - 2:31 PM

Board Retailers Association names Vicki Vasil Communications and Events Manager

April 05, 2011 - 7:12 AM

Vipe Desai launches new company

April 05, 2011 - 7:00 AM

Photos of new Etnies store near London

April 04, 2011 - 8:35 AM

Photos from Surfing's Swimsuit Issue party

April 04, 2011 - 6:57 AM

Stussy owner on the past and the future

April 04, 2011 - 6:30 AM

Ultimate Boarder kicks off weekend with live webcast from Mammoth Mountain

April 01, 2011 - 12:41 PM

Burton treats retailers & reps to Slush event at Jackson Hole

April 01, 2011 - 12:31 PM

Wahoo’s Fish Taco takes title sponsorship for fourth annual “Pipeline to a Cure” for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

April 01, 2011 - 11:58 AM

American Apparel gives business update, warns about possible bankruptcy

April 01, 2011 - 10:42 AM