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Surf Expo Announces The August Seminar Series, Presented by the BRA

Check out the seminar series line up for August 2009. Your entire staff will benefit from the educational offerings, brought to you by the Board Retailers Association.

06/09/2009

Bob McKnight Calls Yesterday's Announcements A "Pivotal Point" For Quiksilver's Future

Yesterday Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight addressed not only the company's second quarter results, but also the announcement that it had secured a new financial restructuring plan -- an event McKnight described as a "pivotal point in the company’s history and more importantly, our future."

06/09/2009

Surf Industry Recognized For Efforts To Save Trestles

The Orange County League of Conservation Voters recently awarded their annual environmental leadership awards at the University of California, Irvine University Club.

05/27/2009

Free Trade Show Training A Big Success

Manufacturers prepare to exhibit at Surf Expo and beyond with the help of Candy "The Booth Mom" Adams and her scores of cost-saving insights.

05/14/2009

Boothmanship 101

Successful communication -- both verbal and non-verbal -- with attendees at a trade show isn't just helpful, it's fundamental to your entire sales effort.

05/11/2009

Iconix Acquires 50% Stake In Ed Hardy Brand

The Company paid $17 million for its interest in Hardy Way, comprised of $9 million in cash and $8 million in stock. In addition, the sellers could be entitled to receive an additional $1 million in stock pursuant to an earn-out based on 2009 royalties received by Hardy Way.

05/05/2009

The Sixth-Annual Board Retailers Retail Summit: Day Two Photos

More photos and notes from the second day of The Sixth Annual Board Retailers Association Retail Summit from Huntington Beach, California.

04/24/2009

The Sixth-Annual Board Retailers Retail Summit: Day One Photos

The Board Retailers Association Retail Summit took up residence at the Waterfront Hilton in Huntington Beach for its sixth-annual meeting. Here are some images from the first day of meetings.

04/23/2009

SIMA Chairman Emeritus Dick Baker Passes Away

Dick Baker, chairman emeritus of the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association, tireless voice of surf industry, friend and mentor, passed away this morning after a two-year battle with cancer.

04/14/2009

IASC Holds Second Successful Industry Summit

Skate industry leaders gather to talk about the economy, business, and the ever-increasing popularity of skateboarding.

04/10/2009

Coastal Edge Makes New Commitment To Surf Hardgoods

Founded in 1990, Coastal Edge has experienced solid growth in the past five years, becoming one of the pre-eminent retail players in the Mid-Atlantic. But while skate decks and skate shoes were part of the shop’s DNA since the early days, the recent foray into surf hardgoods is something completely new for the shop.

04/02/2009

Simple And Inexpensive Ways To Drive Store Traffic.

Surf Expo Buyer Relations Manager Steven Fisher outlines some easy and practical ways to increase your store's presence in town, online, and within the industry as a whole.

03/31/2009

Business Boot Camp Has Surf Industry Doing Mental Push-ups -- And Loving It

On March 19, more than 150 members from more than 45 surf manufacturing companies and surf retail shops reported for duty at Industry Boot Camp, presented by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) and Board Retailer Association (BRA).

03/23/2009

Surf Expo Offers Free Trade Show Training in California And Florida

Manufacturers will learn ways to reduce show expenses, improve show ROI.

03/09/2009

What’s Selling At SPoT?

Six years of skatedeck sales data compiled and analyzed by the tech wizrds at SkatePark Of Tampa. So who's tops now?

03/09/2009

Group Y Discusses Best Practices In Public Relations

Group Y's first event of 2009 attracted more than 140 people to The Grove in Orange, California for a discussion on public relations and an opportunity to network.

03/03/2009

Burnquist Commercial Raises Skater's Ire, Claims Mediabistro.com

According to MediaBistro.com, “skater-haters are in a tizzy” over a commercial filmed by Ty Evans and starring Bob Burnquist for Nestle’s “Aero” candy bar.

03/03/2009

Vans’ Steve Murray and Volcom’s Richard Woolcott to Speak at SIMA Surf Summit 12

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) is proud to preview the epic line-up of speakers for SIMA Surf Summit 12, including a keynote address from Steve Murray, president of Vans and VF’s Action Sports Americas Coalition, as well as a Q&A session with Richard Woolcott, CEO of Volcom.

02/24/2009

Derek O’Neill, Billabong International’s Chief Executive Officer, Talks About Business

Once again Billabong International is posting good results -- and in a tough economic climate over the last six months -- as the company's Half Year Results demonstrate. Here's the analysis of the numbers from CEO Derek O'Neill.

02/23/2009

Get To Know: Mesa Enterprises

The Mesa collection is geared towards individuals who lead an active lifestyle, appreciate the natural beauty surrounding them, and strive to preserve it.

02/11/2009

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