Vans VP Of Marketing Doug Palladini explores the question of whether or not “print is dead.” Read why Palladini thinks action sports magazines still matter, and what they must to do to survive.
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Retail expert Alan Roseman explains how slight changes to maintained markups can significantly improve profitability.
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With ESPN perched to launch its own World Tour in 2010 with the support of Kelly Slater, what does this mean for the future of professional surfing?
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On July 30, TransWorld Business sat down with Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight for an exclusive interview on the state of the company, the future of the action sports industry, and the challenges of the current economic climate. In this first installment, McKnight outlines Quiksilver’s banking arrangements in the US and Europe, how buying Rossignol affected its European credit facilities, and what the company’s most recent financial announcement means to the bottom line.
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Quiksilver announced today that is has secured financing in Europe. Stay tuned to TransWorld Business today for an exclusive interview with Quiksilver Chairman, CEO, and President Bob McKnight outlining the details of the deal and much more.
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On Wed July 29, The La Jolla Group hosted an open house event at its new facility in Irvine, California. The new offices they occupy are pretty impressive. Check out more than 30 photos from the official grand opening party right here.
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Volcom’s sales for Q2 were down 25% from a year ago, but outperformed Wall Street’s expectations by $4.5 million. See full results here.
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The U.S. Open of Surfing celebrated its 50th anniversary in a big way this year. Aside from the main event there were literally dozens of parties, autograph signings, store openings, video premieres, etc. that ran in conjunction with the event. So, for your viewing pleasure here are a few links to the ones we made it out to. Hope you enjoy.
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On Friday, July24 etnies celebrated the launch of the Malloy Brothers new Jameson shoe with a party…they called it The Los Stupidos Fiesta. Cervezas and Wahoo’s tacos were plenty at the bayside lofts in Newport Beach. Keith and Chris Malloy were joined by etnies surf team riders Jamie O’Brien and Aamion Goodwin as well as the rest of the etnies crew including Pierre André Senizergues, Don Brown and etnies Brand Marketing Manager Jeff Taylor. Here’s a quick taste of what you missed.
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With the surfing world’s eyes fixed on Huntington Beach, California for the US Open of Surfing, the crew at Rip Curl took the opportunity to throw a full blown bash at the company’s new store on Main Street. Marquee surfers and World Champions Mick Fanning and Stephanie Gilmore were on hand, as were slews of industry tycoons, surf fans, and party goers. Here are just a few shots of the new store and the scene from the party.
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