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Billabong International Acquires Sector 9 Skateboards

This just in from Australia: Billabong International announced it has acquired Sector 9 skateboards from Co-founders Steve Lake and Dennis Telfer. The acquisition includes Gullwing trucks. Billabong expects Sector 9 to contribute approximately 2% to the company’s overall sales in 2008-09.

josh hunter
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008 | 2,472 views | 35 Comments »
Snow Sports Product Sales Records Strong Growth at Retail for 2007-08 Season

The snow sports products market grew by $280 million to reach $2.97 billion for the 2007.08 season, up from approximately $2.69 billion in all channels last season.

Press Release
Thursday, May 8th, 2008 | 382 views |
Grand Prize Winners of Freestyle and Loop’d.com’s ‘Are You Next’ Contest Announced

Freestyle, the original action sports watch manufacturer, announced today, April 1, the grand prize winners of the “Are You Next?” contest, held in conjunction with Loop’d.com.

Press Release
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 | 376 views |
Board-Trac Celebrates 10 Years in Action Sports Marketing

To celebrate their first 10 years, Board-Trac is offering 30% off on any report available from the online store. With purchase of any of the annual reports, Size of Market reports, ASR Seminars or a subscription to Trend Watch, a 30% discount will be given at checkout.

Press Release
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 | 510 views |
Northeast Pounded with Snow; Loon Mountain, NH Extends Season

With a little more than 17 feet in snowfall this winter, New Hampshire’s Loon Mountain has announced it will stay open through April 21.

Press Release
Thursday, March 13th, 2008 | 357 views |
Ultimate Boarder Competition Asks ‘Got What it Takes?’

The only event of its kind in the US, Ultimate Boarder™ is a one-week competition to find the first athlete who can conquer the art of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding

Press Release
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 | 1,409 views | 1 Comment »
Tony Hawk Ranks No. 1 in Athlete Recognition; Action Sports Market Grows

USA Today recognizes that the action sports industry is an ever-increasing market with its unique lifestyle brand and notes that it’s not uncommon for youth to know the names of professional skateboarders, snowboarders and surfers over the most mainstream athletes today.

Press Release
Monday, March 10th, 2008 | 830 views |
Transworld SNOWboarding victorious at GVR

Oceanside, Calif.–February 27, 2008– Transworld SNOWboarding’s Regular team was ready to rumble as they hit the fresh powder that awaited them at the inaugural etnies GvR Snow on Saturday, February 23.

Press Release
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 | 293 views |
Ezekiel gives ‘07 clothing highlights at 2006 ASR

Ezekiel talks to Transworld about ‘07 clothing trends at 2006 ASR trade show.

ADMIN
Monday, February 26th, 2007 | 377 views |
Vans, Quiksilver, O-Matic talk about Snowboarding Season ‘06

Quiksilver VP of hardgoods, Vans Senior Director of Marketing and owner of O-matic Snowboards talk to Transworld Business about prospective snow season 2006 at the Riders Poll Awards.

ADMIN
Sunday, February 26th, 2006 | 180 views |