SIA 2009: Video Interviews

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TransWorld Business caught up with some key industry members on the first day of SIA 2009 in Vegas. Check out the videos right here.

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ADMIN

February 03 2009 | 2,775 views | 4 comments

VIDEOS

DC’s Product Manager Joe Blecha

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SIA 2009: Day One Photos

TransWorld Business is in Vegas for the 38th annual - and final - SIA Trade Show at Mandalay Bay. Stay tuned here for more photos and video from day two.

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ADMIN

January 27 2009 | 7,987 views | 10 comments

News

Analyst Says Quiksilver Debt Reworking Makes Sale Less Likely

According to Brandon J. Ferro, an analyst with KeyBanc Capital Markets part of Cleveland-based KeyCorp, Quiksilver’s bid to rework some of its debt makes it less likely the company will sell some of its brands or even all of the company.

This comes after ZQK stock surged to 2.59 on Monday, January 26 after longtime speculation that it was selling DC to VF Corp reached the investor level, credited in part to an article in WWD.

The OC Business Journal reports: “An analyst on Tuesday threw coldwater on the prospects of Huntington Beach-based Quiksilver Inc. selling part or all of the company as it seeks to restructure its debt in February.”

josh hunter

January 27 2009 | 3,286 views | 139 comments

Features

Quiksilver Eliminates 200 Jobs

Quiksilver announced today that it will be eliminating 200 positions at the company. Of the 200, 150 employees will be losing their jobs. The other 50 positions were approved and budgeted for, but not yet filled.

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josh hunter

January 26 2009 | 4,838 views | 109 comments

Catching Up With: DC’s Rep of the Year Ron Depp

Transworld Business caught up with Ron Depp to discuss the award and his new wheels.

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kristina

January 21 2009 | 1,664 views | 22 comments

VF Corp Forms Action Sports Americas Coalition, Restructures Leadership

VF Corporation (VFC) announced that it is restructuring its stable of brands. According to Eric Wiseman, VF’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, the company is creating an Action Sports Americas Coalition in order “to best capture future opportunities in these industries.” Vans President Stephen Murray has been promoted to President of the new coalition of brands, which—at this point—only includes Vans and Reef.

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josh hunter

January 20 2009 | 2,713 views | 20 comments

Product Preview: 2009/10 Men’s and Women’s Outerwear

Preview upcoming trends in outerwear for the 2009/2010 season.

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ADMIN

December 26 2008 | 14,981 views | 8 comments

Features

Snow and Skate Hot In Ontario

A recent article in the Brantford Expositor guides shoppers to Harry’s Surf Skate Snow (185 King George Road), and for the next several paragraphs tells them what to buy.

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December 02 2008 | 262 views | 7 comments

News

DC Unveils New Snowboard Commerical for It’s ‘Enjoy The Ride More’ Campaign

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE - November 12, 2008 – Vista, CA – DC has launched its latest snowboard television campaign, “Enjoy The Ride More” featuring its professional snowboarders, Devun Walsh and Iikka Backstrom alongside TV infomercial legend Billy Mays. Airing on FUEL TV from November 10 thru December 21, will be three 60-second commercials featuring DC’s new snowboard and boot lines.

The commercials present the versatile DC snowboard and boot collection in a comedic, infomercial parody with the legendary pitchman, Mays. Mays and the DC Pros show how the boards not only slice and dice, but they’re suited for any type of riding, be it park, street rails or backcountry powder.

DC will feature the new spots on its website at www.dcshoes.com/ETRM. The commercials, along with behind the scenes footage and extended scenes will be available beginning November 12th.

All Photo copyright DC Shoes.