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30-day news archives. "Slater, who won $18,000, moved from sixth to fourth in the rankings at the season's midway point, more than 1,000 points behind leader Mick Fanning."Mick is still the runaway guy," Slater said, "but. (Florida Today)
Burrow wins Billabong Pro Jul 22, 2007
1-million Billabong Pro on Saturday, beating Kelly Slater with an outstanding display of high performance surfing in glassy one to 1 ... The three-time Billabong Pro J-Bay champ compiled a heat total of 19 ... World Tour rookie Josh Kerr pocketed the US $2 000 for the Best Kustomised Manoeuvre when his outrageous rail grab carving 360 under the falling lip of the two metre (6 foot) wave in round 1 was adjudged to be the most innovative manoeuvre at any time during the Billabong Pro. (iAfrica.com)
Levi's look threadbare no longer Jul 19, 2007
Levi's is the most recalled apparel brand for men and the second, after Billabong, for women. Its marketing often has a retro feel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Take a long look at profit margin Jul 17, 2007
Surf and skatewear brand Billabong's US ambitions have received a boost with two of the biggest retail chains to stock their wares reporting increased comparative sales ... They are key to Billabong's future as the brand has pegged its fortunes on young Americans' thirst for its expanding trendy leisure brands that include Element, Kustom, Palmer, Honolua, Nixon and Von Zipper ... Pacific Sunwear alone accounts for 20 per cent of Billabong's sales. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Williams wins all-Oz surfing final Jul 2, 2007
Madison Williams won the All-Australian final of the Billabong Pro Junior Series at Kuta Reef, Bali, on Sunday. In perfect 1. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
RI surfers ride high tides against int'l rivals Jun 30, 2007
Indonesian surfers challenged their international opponents all the way through the opening round of the Billabong Pro-Junior Series event at Kuta Reef in Bali starting Friday ... The highest placed Indonesian surfer at the end of the three event series will be granted a position in the Von Zipper Trial, the 16-man precursor to the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships at North Narrabeen, Sydney. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Surfing Magazine's International Surf Day Beach Cleanup Jun 21, 2007
Who: Partnering organizations include: Sisters of the Sea, Wavemasters, From Jax with Love, St. Johns River Water Management DistrictLocal sponsors: Twisted Sisters Restaurant, Robin Shepard Group, Green Team projectNational Sponsors: Billabong, Islands Restaurant, Surftech, Life Water Simple, WaveWatch, Earthpack, Pacsun. Details: Visit. (Florida Times-Union)
Multichannel Newswire Jun 14, 2007
Billabong to Help HBO Deck Out John from Cincinnati. HBO formed a promotional partnership with global surf company Billabong International to push its new series, John from Cincinnati ... The premium network said video and text content created around the surfing community and Billabong pro surf team rider Keala Kennelly -- who plays Kai on John from Cincinnati -- is being provided to affiliates for their broadband portals, including a five- to seven-minute interview with Kennelly, the first... (Multichannel News)
Good result seen for Billabong Jun 13, 2007
SURF and skate wear brand Billabong has a special place in the Aussie retailing landscape because it's the only rag trader with a real chance to ride a profit wave generated by US shoppers ... Quiksilver is a good barometer for how Billabong will fare because it is pretty much Billabong's much larger US cousin ... The level of sales at Pacific Sunwear and Zumiez are also a good indicator because about 30 per cent of Billabong-branded clothing and footwear sold in the US is sold through these... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
International Surfing Day Kicks Off Summer Jun 8, 2007
International Surfing Day is presented by Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine with support from Billabong, Islands, SurfTech, SoBe, Simple, WaveWatch, Pac Sun and Earthpack. For more information on International Surfing Day, including event locations and details on ISD poster and video contests, go to. (PR Newswire)
Junior lifeguard program holding signups Jun 8, 2007
Program sponsors are Quicksilver, Billabong, Xcel and Dakine. MINI SITE MAP. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Wilson wins Bali junior surfing contest Jun 5, 2007
Julian Wilson won the all-Australian final of the Billabong Pro-Teen Junior Series Indonesia on Sunday, defeating fellow Sunshine Coast competitor Kalen Schloss at Keramas Beach, Bali ... The first ever Billabong Pro-Junior Series Indonesia under-20 rankings have now been confirmed, with Wilson holding the No. 1 rank following his win ... The highest placed Indonesian surfer at the end of the three-event series will be granted a position in the Von Zipper Trial, a 16-man precursor to the... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Julian Wilson surfs perfect ten Jun 2, 2007
Five Australian and three Indonesian surfers reached the quarterfinals of the Billabong Pro Junior Series here on Friday ... The Billabong Pro Junior Series will be held at three locations ... The highest-placed Indonesian surfer at the end of the three-event series will be granted a position in the Von Zipper Trial, the 16-man precursor to the Billabong ASP World Junior Championships at North Narrabeen, Sydney. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Mambo on block again Jun 1, 2007
Rival rag traders including Pacific Brands and Billabong yesterday said they had not made an offer for the brand. However, Pacific Brands said they would be interested in taking a look when information memoranda was released. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
High hopes for Qantas after flop Jun 1, 2007
Surfwear outfit Billabong yesterday "punted a massive air" with its shares up more than 4 per cent thanks to favourable news out of the US. It appears sportswear has been selling well across the US with Polo Ralph Lauren announcing a 17 per cent rise in profit for its upmarket threads, which are in the same market but rarely worn by those carrying a surfboard ... US youth sportswear retailers who sell Billabong's threads were up 4 ... Billabong sells more than $500 million worth of clothes and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Billabong Pro 2007 surfing final May 19, 2007
Damien Hobgood wins the 2007 Billabong Pro in Teahupoo, Tahiti. (00:02:09). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Hobgood downs Fanning to win Billabong Pro May 17, 2007
America's Damien Hobgood has beaten Australian surfing world championship leader Mick Fanning in a thrilling final to win the Billabong Pro in Tahiti ... au/news/sport/hobgood-downs-fanning-to-win-billabong-pro/2007/05/17/1178995295671. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Damien Hobgood wins in Tahiti May 17, 2007
30-day news archives. "The victory, worth $30,000, gave Hobgood a win in each of the past four seasons and moved him into serious contention for his first world crown. He finished a career-best fourth last season, but now sits in third (2,342 points) behind Fanning (3,108) and Taj Burrow (2,676).Slater slipped to sixth.The next event on the World Championship Tour is June 20-30 in Chile, a location with long lefts that favor a goofy-footer like Hobgood.The Hobgood-Fanning final was a repeat from... (Florida Today)
Fanning pipped but lead grows May 17, 2007
MICK Fanning was pipped inside the last minute for the Billabong Pro title today but his drive for the world surfing crown is gathering serious momentum. Fanning had to settle for runner up here - and a handy lead in the world title race - when American Damien Hobgood grabbed an 8. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Fanning gets a break as rivals tumble May 14, 2007 Punter leads cricket to top of sports pile May 10, 2007 Just a drop in the MacBucket May 9, 2007 This time, board logos aren't for money May 8, 2007 Hawai'i surfer advances in longboard championship May 5, 2007 Superman returns Apr 29, 2007 Hobgood keeps it casual to win WQS appearance Apr 29, 2007 Boxing index Apr 29, 2007 More of this story Apr 29, 2007 Now it's rivals, not cheese, on toast Apr 22, 2007 Come to Brevard, and learn to surf Apr 16, 2007 Bede likes a clean Slater Apr 9, 2007 Newswatch, Police/Fire Mar 31, 2007 Surfing's monster tube rides of 2007 Mar 30, 2007 Coming to this swamp: suburbia Mar 19, 2007 Phelps sets high goals in Melbourne Mar 17, 2007 ISO: Power adequate for summer Mar 8, 2007 Wandering spirit at home on the waves Mar 4, 2007 Top amateur surfers open season in weekend's Billabong Junior Pro Mar 2, 2007 Slater fears Parko set for big season Feb 26, 2007 All Ords breaks 6,000 mark Feb 23, 2007 Global demand ups Billabong's H1 profit Feb 23, 2007 FACE IN THE CROWD Feb 22, 2007 Riding life's wave Feb 18, 2007 S&P/ASX 200 Rises To Record, Led by BHP and Woodside on Higher Commodities Jan 22, 2007 Borat's babe falls apart at the seams Jan 19, 2007 Safe harbour: surfing's hallowed waters consecrated Jan 13, 2007 Sales wipe-out in US cuts Billabong's share price Jan 11, 2007 Before you go, cruise through vacation wear Jan 2, 2007 Extreme Reading Jan 1, 2007
Mick Fanning can open a handy lead in the world surfing title race after Kelly Slater and Taj Burrow crashed out of the Billabong Pro at Teahupoo in Tahiti. Bells Beach winner Fanning cruised into a quarter-final match up against fellow Australian Luke Stedman with a 14. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Beast snores but it's music to Burrow's ears May 13, 2007
Australia's Taj Burrow progresses to round three at the Billabong Pro after handling smaller Teahupoo swell better than big-wave specialist Manoa Drollet ... TAJ Burrow overcame Teahupoo expert Manoa Drollet in a potentially troublesome sudden-death heat yesterday to join fellow world tour ratings leader Mick Fanning in the third round at the Billabong Pro. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
When it came to the brands Nike and Billabong held their ground at first and second position, mainly because they had transcended the sporting field to become 'lifestyle' brands, Sweeney said. Nike is a sponsor of the A League football competition and Billabong has become synonymous with surfing culture. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
He reckons Billabong International, which sells surf, skating and general "action" sports clothes and accessories, has been undervalued compared to its international peers. US retailer Zumiez had a rip-snorting 2006, with sales increases of 45 per cent, and same-store growth of 13 per cent. Peet calculates that Billabong, which draws nearly half its revenues from North America, could deliver sales growth of about 60 per cent in the current financial year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
This week, as the Billabong Pro Teahupoo in Tahiti got under way, some of the best surfers in the world paddled out with special decals on their boards the dark purple and burned orange logo of Virginia Tech University ... The Billabong Pro is one of the ASP World Tour's most enthralling contests, as Teahupoo is the bone-rattling wave that has defined contemporary surfers' bravado for the last decade, and the Irons brothers are among the most proficient on the planet at negotiating Teahupoo's... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hawai'i surfers Andy Irons, Bruce Irons and Pancho Sullivan won their respective first-round heats at the Billabong Pro Tahiti Friday. The opening day of the event was completed in 3- to 5-foot waves at Teahupoo, Tahiti. (Honolulu Advertiser)
" Fanning interrupted his preparations for the Billabong Pro in Tahiti this week to return to Burleigh for the privilege of surfing with Richards. His semi-final was against former world champion, current Association of Surfing Professionals president and Gold Coast icon Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew. Then came the honour of sharing the water with Superman for the 30-minute final. His cameo appearance complete, and his mum having accepted the trophy because that's what Peterson's mum did in 1977,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
He'll get going again on Friday at the WCT's Billabong Pro Teahupoo, where he hopes his winning ways will carry over on a much bigger stage. He should also take solace from his most recent victory, given that it came against two other WCT competitors and a rising star in Huntington Beach's Shaun Ward. (North County Times)
Fred Beckham/AP Photo Diaz came out fighting, forcing Freitas into an eighth-round surrender. Juan Diaz dished out a stirring eighth-round stoppage to WBO champion Acelino Freitas in a unification title bout Saturday night. (ESPN -- Boxing)
Surfing stars Andy and Bruce Irons left for Billabong Pro in Tahiti yesterday but not without their Virginia Tech stickers. Earlier this week, the brothers added their names to the list of professional athletes honoring the victims of the April 16 Virginia Tech shootings by agreeing to put the school s logo on their surfboards before the competition. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Not that radical manoeuvres will be possible at the third stop on the tour - the Billabong Pro at Teahupoo in Tahiti next month. No slashing cutbacks there, no aerials, no long swooping carves. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
"The learning crowd has caught the attention of major corporations, indicating that, despite any trackable numbers of heads in beds, the market exists."I have seen a real growth in the popularity of surfing in my 27 years here," said Terry O'Toole, park services manager at Sebastian Inlet State Park. "We have the Billabong camp and the Hurley camp that draw people from all over the country ... "Tobias Coffman, public-relations coordinator for Quiksilver Inc. in Huntington Beach, noted that the... (Florida Today)
In between those events, surfing giant Billabong made the shock decision to axe the laid-back Queenslander, despite him finishing 2006 ranked 15th in the world ... Durbidge was pretty mad, too, but in hindsight said being dropped by Billabong was a "blessing in disguise". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The sale will feature a variety of the active-wear from popular name-brand companies such as Billabong, Split, Ezekiel, Faith Riding Co. and Jedidiah. A drawing for a Keoki Custom Surfboard, valued at $500, will be held at the event. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Check out all the nominees for this year's Monster Tube award at the Billabong XXL Awards. (00:01:58). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Of those who stand to profit most is one of Yamba's best-known residents, the founder of Billabong and surf star Gordon Merchant. Part-way through construction of his $10 million brick and tile beach pad four kilometres outside town, at Angourie, the Queensland-based tycoon has rolled his dice on the West Yamba flood plain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Surfing 13:45 - SS1A/SS1/MNET Billabong Junior Series St. Mikes, Kzn. Soccer 14:15 - SS3/SS3A FA Premiership: Man Utd vs Bolton. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
Hohl, 45, also served as chief financial officer for Ritz Interactive Inc. and was a member of the initial management team of Billabong, a surf apparel company. Report shows jump in refinancing. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
" Slater came to a fork in the road four years ago in Tahiti when he broke his foot during a free-surfing session at the Billabong Pro at Teahupoo. He was convinced he'd got what he deserved. He had drunk two beers before hitting the water - not the right thing to do. He had flirted with a woman despite knowing she had a boyfriend - also not the right thing to do. He had broken his foot - and that was his punishment. "I thought about all the things that were going on around the injury," he says.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
"Adam Wickwire, meanwhile, was back home in Satellite Beach, trying to stay warm in a full wetsuit and taking a spin by the Taco Bell drive-thru.That was the big difference between the first and sixth positions in last year's final North American junior surfing point standings.This weekend, Wickwire begins another quest, hoping to be one of four surfers to represent the U.S. in the World Junior contest in Australia.The $10,000 Billabong Junior Pro, slated for Saturday and Sunday (8 a.m. to 4... (Florida Today)
" In his sixth year on the world championship tour Parkinson tried hard to spike Slater's world title chase last year but finally succumbed when they met in the semi-final of the Billabong Pro in Mundaka, and he generally came off worst in their head to head battles. "I think we surfed against each other maybe three or four times last year and that was the difference in the title," said Slater, who also beat Parkinson in the Rip Curl Pro final at Bells Beach, Victoria. "If Joel had won those... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Record sales have lifted profits in surf brand Billabong by 14 per cent to more than $90 million. But the half-year results were below investor expectations and the share price dipped 3 per cent.. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Business)
Global demand ups Billabong's H1 profit - Breaking News - Business - Breaking News ... Global demand ups Billabong's H1 profit ... Boardsports apparel firm Billabong International Ltd is on track to increase full year earnings, after strong global demand for its key Billabong brand helped lift first half profit by nearly 14 per cent.. (The Age)
Billabong, because I like the name, and it's surfing. If there's one thing in life you love the most, what is it. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
This includes many owners and executives at several well known surf related companies such as Billabong and Quicksilver. Noll has been amazed at the thousands of dollars his boards fetch especially the vintage ones he made years ago. (Daily Triplicate)
Billabong International Ltd., the world's biggest surf wear maker, rose 7 cents, or 0. 4 percent, to A$16. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
It's been billed as Australia's ultimate beach shack - the expansive holiday house overlooking the sands of Spooky's Beach at Angourie on the North Coast being built for the billionaire surfie Gordon Merchant, co-founder of the Billabong empire ... His beach houses are in stark contrast to the way his former wife and Billabong co-founder Rena Merchant lives on the Sunshine Coast - and a lifetime away from the tiny Gold Coast flat the pair would make boardshorts in to sell to local surf shops. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Nearby, the sun was rising on the $10 million mansion-in-the-making of the Billabong founder Gordon Merchant and the homes of the boardshaper-to-the-stars Rod Dahlberg and the 19-year-old up-and-coming Laurie Towner. The North Coast surfing village, just south of Yamba, is that sort of place. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
SHARES in skate and surf wear retailer Billabong have fallen more than 7 per cent in the past four trading days following poor sales in the key US market ... Billabong's largest US customer, Pacific Sunwear, recorded weaker sales for its eighth consecutive month in December ... ABN Amro last week noted the share price of the 33-year-old Billabong had increased 28 per cent since its fiscal 2005-06 result, reflecting confidence in the growth of its offshore operations. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Pack your gear in the retro-inspired orange and yellow floral print Billabong luggage ($62-$127) at Dimond Center Pac Sun. Also there, Roxy vinyl tote bags ($20) in bold pink patterns for carrying beach gear. (Anchorage Daily News)
They created a subculture that touched music, fashion, art and entertainment in the 1950s and '60s, but it was a time before athletes like Tony Hawk were brands, before there were clothing lines like Quiksilver and Billabong, video games such as Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer and events like the ESPN X Games. Today, snowboarding is an Olympic event, and surfing is a multibillion-dollar industry with corporate sponsorship. (Forbes)
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