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Volcom’s Q3 Results Beat Estimates, But Q4 Forecast Below Analysts’ Expectations

Updated With Complete Conference Call Recording. Volcom reports Q3 earnings per share of $0.54 versus estimates of $0.37. Q3 revenue beat estimates by $9 million dollars, but the company forecasts Q4 EPS between $0.01–$0.04 on revenue between $59 million–$62 million, which is well under analysts’ mean profit view of $0.11 EPS on $61.9 million rev.

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Charmcity Skate Shop Owner Jason Chapman

Top Sellers: Baltimore’s Charmcity Skatepark and Shop

Charmcity’s Jason Chapman shares what’s been selling at his Baltimore, Maryland-based shop.

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Executive Insight: Burton’s Laurent Potdevin

We caught up with Burton CEO Laurent Potdevin to discuss the brand’s involvement in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver and how he sees the Games furthering the sport and helping grow the industry.

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Ira Opper Downloads On Technology & The Future Of Action Sports Videos

It’s no secret that the way humans consume media is changing. For some industries the changes have proven difficult—even deadly. But for every challenge there is an opportunity. Identifying what he believed to be the latter, Ira Opper created The Surf Network … Read More Here

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Steve Hawk accepts for his younger brother Tony, who is currently doing a demo on the East Coast. Steve told the audience the only thing that could have kept Tony away from this event, was being out on the road with the kids.

Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inauguration Photos

IASC held its Skateboarding Hall of Fame Inaugural celebration Saturday, October 24, at the Vans Skatepark at the Block in Orange, California. Check out the photos from the event right here.

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Granite Peak Bans Snowboarders From “Skier Only” Terrain

Wisconsin resort announces new policy designating three runs as no go zones for snowboarders.

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VP of Design Kari Johnson (second from left) and Art Director Amy Struck (third from left) with Marketing Director Shelley Shephard (second from right)

Catching Up With: O’Neill’s Kari Johnson, Amy Struck And Shelley Shephard On Generation Next

O’Neill Juniors Vice President of Design Kari Johnson, Art Director Amy Struck and Marketing Director Shelley Shephard had a chance to talk about the event’s impact on the brand, how they see it shaping their target audience’s perspective, and how it influences next season’s fashions.

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BC Surf and Sport, Park Meadows

Catching Up With: BC Surf & Sport’s Snow Buyer Dave Smith

We talked with Smith at the store’s Park Meadows, Colorado location to find out how the early snow season has affected sales and what he expects for this year.

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Catching Up With: Finnish Snowboarder Antti Autti On New Nidecker Deal

Autti discusses his new deal with Nidecker to create a line of boards, his reasoning behind the launch, pricing and distribution and where he sees the industry headed.

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Windells Founder On Summer Camps And A Changing Industry

Camp Founder Tim Windell gives us the details on how the camp has weathered the economy, his plans for the new Windells Academy and adapting to the changing industry.

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