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We stopped by the Billabong Group's fall line launch at the Surf & Sand in Laguna Beach Wednesday. We have lots of photos, and find out the thinking behind the event. Read More...
Co-founder Mike Olson shares why the boards are different, how he thinks the boards can change the market, and some details about the business plan. Read More...
An interview with Jake Brandman about where Sanuk will grow, the move toward year-round product, retail expansion, the global focus, and much more. Read More...
We caught up with Christie Vogt at Agenda and got an update on the brand, its current strategies and how 2011 turned out for Ambig, which has gone through some changes. Read More...
A busy SIA got underway Thursday in Denver and despite the disappointing snowfall this season, the mood wasn’t total doom and gloom. Plus, lots of photos from the show floor. Read More...
I followed up with SVP of Marketing Sam Paschel to find out more about the thinking behind the comprehensive Burton Mountain Festival, a 10-stop series. Read More...
VF Corp. and Puma are among the bidders for winter outerwear company Helly Hansen, according to an unsourced report in the Sunday Times in the UK. Read More...
12 trends, brands, and products that intrigued us at the Winter OR show, including goggles, Teva, Hippy Tree, Burton's tree, Columbia's new push, and a popular alpha male. Read More...
Quiksilver is in Hawaii this week in a big way for the NFL Pro Bowl. How the company is working with the NFL on boardshorts, how the program is expanding, and NBA plans. Read More...
The People's Movement comes out of the gate with a large collection and a fresh look. We got the scoop at Agenda, plus lots of photos of the shoes. Read More...