NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) will release the results of its fourth quarter ended May 31, 2008 on Wednesday, June 25, at approximately 4:15 p.m. EDT. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. EDT, the Company will host a conference call to discuss these results, which will be webcast live at www.NikeBiz.com/investors. It will be available for replay in an [...]

Costa Mesa, CA (June 9, 2008) – Vestal Watch, Inc. is proud to announce the latest addition to its world-class surf team; South African Jordy Smith. At just 20 years old, Smith is the former Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Junior World Champion and the 2007 ASP WQS men’s title-holder.
“Signing Jordy Smith is another [...]

On Friday, June 6, the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) hosted its annual Underwriting Party at Laguna Beach, California’s Mozambique Restaurant and Lounge. Attendees enjoyed a live performance by Donavon Frankenreiter and his band while signing up to support this year’s Waterman’s Ball Weekend. There was also a live auction, and short presentation from Billabong USA CEO Paul Naude. While SIMA prefers not to release the specifics about how much individuals and companies donated, here’s a run down of who made contributions, what was up for grabs, and some photos from the event.

Here’s an exert from Quiksilver’s Conference Call held on June 5, 2008.

For the second year, Billabong’s Design For Humanity was held at the Avalon in Hollywood. The event features collaborative swim wear designs from Billabong’s talented team of designers and some of the fashion industry’s biggest names, as well as a concert, fashion show, and silent auction. This year Billabong raised well-over $25,000 to benefit the Surfrider Foundation. Check out some photos right here.

Here’s How Retailers Finished Up For May 2008
SPECIALTY STORES
Pacific Sunwear Of California, Inc. (PSUN):
Total Retail Sales % Change: (2.0)
Comparable Store Sales % Change: (3.0)
Zumiez, Inc. (ZUMZ)
Total Retail Sales % Change: 15.0
Comparable Store Sales % Change: 0.2
The Buckle, Inc. (BKE)
Total Retail Sales % Change: 44.1
Comparable Store Sales % Change: 34.7
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF)
Total [...]

Volcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: VLCM) today announced that Richard R. Woolcott (below) has been elected chairman of the board of directors, and Jason W. Steris, in addition to his role as chief operating officer, has been named president. Richard Woolcott, who remains chief executive officer, succeeds Rene R. Woolcott as chairman of the board. Rene Woolcott, [...]

Eight-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) has won his third event on the 2008 ASP World Tour after eliminating C.J. Hobgood in the final of the Globe Pro Fiji held in six foot (two metre) waves at Cloudbreak. Slater remains the only member of the ASP Top 45 to win an event this year – the last ASP World Tour event held in Tahiti was won by a wildcard.

Manufacturers selling product direct online to consumers is a touchy subject. If you don’t agree, check out the 40-something comments that were posted in regards to the article I did on Quiksilver launching its E-Commerce site in just over a week. The comments—for the most part—are not simply short-sighted shit talking. There are valid arguments both for and against manufacturers (in this case Quiksilver) selling products direct to their customer. In fact, the feedback led me to post a list—and by no means do I believe it to be complete—of actionsports companies selling direct online. So here it is. As always, feedback is welcome.

For the sixth year, the Father’s Day Council in Orange County hosted the Father of the Year Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, California. The dinner benefits the American Diabetes Association. Each year, honorees raise approximately $200,000 to help support advocacy, research, and education initiatives of the A.D.A. This year SIMA President Emeritus Dick Baker was among the honorees. Transworld’s Liam Ferguson was on hand, along with other top industry executives, to help honor Baker’s achievement. Here’s a look at the events of the evening.