Billabong International Ltd. is being eyed by several private equity firms, with one company presenting an offer of $776 million. The company also requested a trading halt of its shares pending an announcement in relation to its strategic capital structure review.

One of the most fashion-forward trade shows out there, Magic Las Vegas swept through the City Of Sin this week and amongst the parties and mayhem, quite a bit of business was getting done on the multiple show floors as TransWorld Business set out Monday and Tuesday to get an overall glimpse into what Project and S.L.A.T.E. had to offer. Check out photos right here.

Over 1,000 employees from 275 shops descended on Stratton Mountain February 7-9, as EWSRA and NEWSR teamed up for the first time in three years for the East Coast's premier on snow demo. Here's a look at the buzz from the Right Side and a barometer for the '12/13 season.

Dive into the most recent snowboard sales data with SIA Director of Research Kelly Davis for an in-depth look at this season's sales, margins, sell through, regional data, and more for August through December 2011.

The 2012 TransWorld Snow Conference kicks off four weeks from today and we’re finalizing the best line up of speakers to date. As we close in on the Conference’s kick off in Sun Valley, Idaho on March 13, here is some background on the event’s three keynote speakers and what they’ll be discussing at the Conference.

As the big guns were sounding off down the road for the final stop of the Dew Tour, the fourth round of the six-event 2012 TransWorld TransAM was showcasing the skills of Park City local riders. Go behind the scenes of one of the most creative contests on the scene.

What will be checking this Fall for skate and lifestyle footwear? Find out now.

Nine years ago, a group of friends spent their days on the slopes of Aspen and their evenings tuning and selling equipment. Frustrated by skis and boards that fell apart as the season unfolded, they hatched a plan to create products that could withstand spending every day on the mountain. Since then, they’ve built a brand that’s won numerous awards and developed a reputation for a streamlined collection of premium equipment and apparel.

Industry executives and VIPs turned out in style at Anaheim's The Grove, Thursday evening, as infamous FUEL host and TV personality Pat Parnell took over the mic in typical fashion, keeping the audience on their toes by throwing the occasional curve ball. Find out who was there, who took home top honors, and see the photos right here.

Vote now for this year's nominees: 686, Burton, Oakley, RECCO, and SIA's Backcountry Experience...

O'Neill just released its Fall 2012 look book, full of lots of surf lifestyle imagery and the latest in men's denim, boardshorts, T-shirts, hats and more. See it first right here.

Born in Colorado in 2007, CandyGrind has rapidly developed a following for its snow and skate-inspired apparel in its home state, and is gaining a strong f0llowing across the country for its well-designed lines and unique looks across its apparel and accessories lines. We caught up with CandyGrind Sales Manager Adam Palkie to learn more about the brand’s roots and off shoots.

Retailers from across the country follow a few days of riding with a comprehensive presentation from the ThirtyTwo sales staff detailing each new product in the line, allowing them to make educated decisions about next season's buys. TransWorld Business was able to sit in on the learning experience and find out more about Boot Camp's roots.

Take a virtual tour of each brand, see new product, and live vicariously through these photos if you were sitting at your desk Thursday, instead of at the beach.

We had two interns come on board the Monday before SIA. What better way to help them learn the ropes than throw them head first into the sharkey waters? While they're both avid shreds, they'd never been to SIA—or any trade show for that matter—so we decided to initiate them with their first real assignment: covering the show from a consumer perspective, including reporting what stood out and why from a non jaded industry-ite view. We think they'll make the cut.