With speculative reports of a “rebel tour” swirling, the Association of Surfing Professionals released news that is will be making several changes to its tours and events in order to meet the demands of events license holders and athletes.
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August 31 2009 |
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After months of whispers and rumors of Insight making a strategic business alliance to strengthen its position in the U.S. market, yesterday the ink dried on a deal between the Australian-born apparel brand and Carlsbad, California-based Black Box Distribution. In a meeting late yesterday afternoon, Black Box Founder Jamie Thomas, CEO Frank Messman, and Insight’s President in the U.S. Jesse Faen sat down with TransWorld Business to discuss the details of the partnership.
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July 16 2009 |
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Burton is moving its European Analog and Gravis offices from the snowy peaks of Innsbruck to the beaches of Southwest France to expand their focus on skate and surf.
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Last April, TransWorld Business published its first annual State Of Surf Hardgoods Report. After polling more than 100 leading retailers and 50 top shapers, we presented the results. This year we’ve done it again, except better. We polled more retailers and manufacturers, asked more targeted questions, and got more accurate results. In addition, we’re now able to draw comparative conclusions based on last year’s data.
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April 08 2009 |
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Boardworks/ C4 Waterman COO Bob Rief with Boardworks General Manager Phillip Rainey.
“It’s been a critical part of our future plans to open new distribution facilities as near to the market as possible. We are happy to announce the opening of a major new facility in Encinitas, California and two satellite warehouses, one in Indianapolis, Indiana and a one in Indian Harbor Beach, Florida. The goal is simple: get our boards to retail as quickly and cheaply as possible”, said BW’s Bob Reif.
Encinitas, California: Boardworks Surf has moved its International Headquarters and West Coast Distribution center from Oceanside, California to a newer and bigger facility in Encinitas. “It was time for us to move on up. With our move to 2nd Street in Old Encinitas we have a much larger warehouse, better offices and we are located in the center of the North County surf market. It’s an added bonus to be west of the PCH and one block from Moonlight Beach.”
Indianapolis, Indiana: Our new Boardworks Surf sales rep, Tim Truman will stock C4 Waterman products at his satellite warehouse facility in Indianapolis. We are thrilled to bring Tim on board. With the tremendous growth potential for SUP in the inland lake community, Tim will be able support the expansion efforts of the C4 brand offering excellent service to his retailers backed by a substantial inventory. Tim’s facility is centrally located and will make it possible for many mid west dealers to draw on our C4 SUP boards, paddles and accessories. For mid west and Great Lakes dealer info contact Tim Truman at tgtharv@msn.com or call 317-280-0945.
Indian Harbor Beach, Florida: Boardwork’s sales representative, Carl Beaulac of RDI, will manage our new satellite warehouse located near his Rainbow Distribution facility in Indian Harbor Beach. Boardworks will inventory a full spectrum of our collection including Stewart, C4 Waterman, Aipa, Hynson, KG, Dewey Weber and many other notable shapers. Carl is well known for his “count and fill” business service. We know our retailers in Florida and the Caribbean will appreciate having Carl “on it” and backed with a large inventory. For more info contact Carl Beaulac at carl@rdistributing.com or call 321-777-5936.
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March 04 2009 |
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On September 26, Firewire Surfboards announced to its retail partners that it will no longer be including fins with its boards. The company says this move will enable it to offer a lower MSRP to its customers as well as a better margin for retailers. This decision is sure to spark discussion as it’s a departure from the traditional way that boards are sold. Stay tuned to Transworld Business as this story unfolds for interviews with Firewire CEO Mark Price and key players from the surf accessory/ fin market.
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September 26 2008 |
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Transworld Business recently embarked on a shop tour in Central Florida, and it went so well that we’re planning on doing them all over the country. That being said, this is the first installment of the Transworld Shop Stop: Central Florida. We’ve got a ton of additional updates that we will be posting here over the next few days. So make sure to check back later for videos, interviews, virtual shop tours, and much more. For now, enjoy this photo gallery.
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September 06 2008 |
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“Although our earnings for the second quarter were in line with our expectations, our results continue to reflect the impact of a weakening economy on the retail sector. With the possibility of an even tougher environment ahead, we plan to maintain strong operating discipline while weathering these economic headwinds in order to position our business for success when the environment improves.” —Sally Frame Kasaks, Chief Executive Officer.
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August 21 2008 |
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“We continue to make positive strides in our ongoing efforts to give our customers a unique specialty retail experience, while controlling costs and effectively managing inventories during this very difficult operating environment. Due to this focus, we exceeded our earnings projection for the first six months of this year. We have opened 39 stores this year and continue to make the investments necessary to build the Zumiez chain to our goal of 800 stores.” —Rick Brooks, President and CEO
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August 21 2008 |
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