Sports gear grows up Jan 25, 2008
Quiksilver made a splash yesterday by unveiling a clothing line designed to appeal to women who have outgrown the company's Roxy brand, which caters to juniors ... Josh Katz, Quiksilver's director of communications, said targeting slightly older consumers makes sense ... For Quiksilver, it's about growth, Katz said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Dismal holiday sales shuts stores Jan 18, 2008
Quiksilver may sell another division ... "Although such conferences generally attract large investors looking for retailers with strong growth potential, this one drew more people looking for "beaten-down value stocks," Beder said. Sales at stores open a year or more rose just 2.2% in November and December combined, making it the weakest holiday season in five years, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers. And this month, the group is predicting a year-over-year gain of only... (Los Angeles Times)
Surfers bustin' down the door of film festival Jan 13, 2008
Top-paid surfers on the circuit now earn tens of thousands of dollars in prizemoney and millions in sponsorship from surf industry giants such as Quiksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl, Rusty and Volcom. Director Jeremy Gosch's film includes footage of the surfers in Hawaii in the 1970s and interviews with them 30 years later. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
MARKAZI: Surfers like Healey wait, hope for 'The Eddie' Dec 25, 2007
Courtesy of Quiksilver ... Healey is shadow boxing in the garage of the Quiksilver beach house, a single-story 1,200 square-foot playground known just as much for its big parties as the big waves that can be viewed from the driveway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Helping hand for the residents on shore Dec 11, 2007
SurfAid has long relied on the surf industry for funding, with one of the biggest donors being Quiksilver ... The company has since given $340,000 to SurfAid's Mentawai programs (with a further $100,000 committed over the next two years), culminating with the launch in Katiet last month of the Quiksilver-SurfAid Community Health Training Centre ... "It's easy to be cynical about the effect that surfing has had on the islands," says Bruce Raymond, a former pro-surfer and Quiksilver brand... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Industry rides wave of change Dec 11, 2007
An industry leader, Quiksilver, whose global turnover reached $2 ... "Q-Tec contains no dioxins, no heavy metals and is more durable than traditional PVCs," says Chloe Messner, the manager of the Quiksilver Foundation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
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By 18, he was the subject of a bidding war between rival sponsors before ultimately signing with Quiksilver. And the following year, 2004, while competing as a wild-card entry in a professional contest, he defeated the world champion Andy Irons. (International Herald Tribune)
Big-wave surfers need patience as well as daring Nov 20, 2007
Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau. Nelscott Reef Tow-In Classic. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Australian street fashion designer traces his creative roots in Bandung Nov 11, 2007
The brand is similar to other surf labels, such as Quiksilver, Billabong and Ripcurl, but has an eclectic edge to its design, apparent in its t-shirts, handbags and scarves. Insight, which target market are people from age 16 to 25, started with only 25 personnel. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
More of this story Nov 2, 2007
Bruce Irons and 15 other Hawaii surfers, including his older brother Andy, were invited to compete in the 25th Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau tournament. The Hawaii surfers make up more than half of the 28-surfer field hoping to take the waters of Waimea Bay on Oahu s North Shore. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Surfer Adam Wickwire still a sensation Oct 21, 2007
Wickwire plans on competing in the Quiksilver King of the Peak on Nov. 3-4 at Sebastian Inlet, then leaving to work on his surfing in Hawaii for nearly a month before traveling to Australia. "I've got good momentum," he said. (Florida Today)
Reign in Spain, and title is Mick's Oct 1, 2007
SEIGNOSSE, France: Mick Fanning could clinch Australia's first men's surfing world title since 1999 in Spain this week after claiming victory at the Quiksilver Pro on Saturday. World No.1 Fanning beat South Africa's Greg Emslie in the final at the Les Bourdaines break, and will capture the overall title with a win in Mundaka should other results go his way there. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Barrelling along: Fanning closes in on world title Sep 30, 2007
Both progressed to the semi-finals of the Quiksilver Pro in France yesterday and, with Slater bombing out and Parkinson a distant fifth on the rankings, Fanning is surging to an almost unbeatable lead. Despite Layne Beachley's domination of the women's ranks, Australia hasn't produced a men's world titleholder since Mark Occhilupo in 1999. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Idol sweetheart tops native title holders Sep 29, 2007
The Tweed Heads surfer Dale Richards, also 18, whose turn at the Quiksilver Pro made him the first indigenous Australian surfer in the main round of a world championship event, was most promising new talent in sport. Young leader of the year was Cape York's Tania Major, the Kokoberra woman who is also the 2007 Young Australian of the Year for her work raising political awareness of indigenous education and health issues. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Surfers warm up for Foster's ASP World Tour Sep 29, 2007
An unidentified surfer flies over a wave after loosing control of his surfboard on a warm-up session of the Quiksilver Pro France, which is a part of the Foster's ASP World Tour of Surfing, in Hossegor Sept. 27, 2007. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Pick system better, across the board Sep 25, 2007
Time taken to fulfil shops' orders at surf, skate and ski label Quiksilver in Geelong has halved, writes Adam Turner. WHEN fashion label Quiksilver built a national distribution centre, it soon found its paper management system couldn't keep up ... Moving its national distribution centre to the North Geelong transport hub, Quiksilver doubled its size to cope with its range of 75,000 items of surf, skate and snow wear. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Quiksilver to launch women's line Sep 8, 2007
is developing a women's line for its Quiksilver brand expected to launch for fall 2008. Separately, Quiksilver reported a 17 percent increase in revenue and a net loss in its third quarter ... It will be sold in Quiksilver retail stores as well as specialty stores, department stores and select surf shops in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, said Robert B. McKnight Jr., Quiksilver chief executive officer and chairman of the board, in a release on Thursday. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Dompu hosts surfing competition Aug 13, 2007
The competition is sponsored by Quiksilver and will run from Aug. 13-15. The last major professional surf competition at Lakey Peak was held 10 years ago. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
The wheel has turned for Tour Jul 28, 2007
A big part of the drive has Carroll, the well known Newport surfer and journalist, getting set to paddle in the Quiksilver Edition Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard Race. If you want to sponsor him, go to surfinglife. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Surf stores expect a wave of back-to-school buying Jul 26, 2007
When teenagers see famous surfers in clothes made by Volcom or Quiksilver or Billabong, the Valencia High School student said, they know where to spend their allowances ... Sales reps from Billabong, Vans and Quiksilver have been trolling Jack's Surfboards in Huntington Beach to make sure they have plenty of products in stock, co-owner Ron Abdel said. (Los Angeles Times)
Good result seen for Billabong Jun 13, 2007
Both Goldman Sachs JBWere and Morgan Stanley yesterday sent notes to clients pointing to rival Quiksilver's increased second quarter revenues from clothing sales as well as promising sales at retailers Pacific Sunwear and Zumiez. Quiksilver is a good barometer for how Billabong will fare because it is pretty much Billabong's much larger US cousin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Anwar crowned 'King of Groms' Jun 11, 2007
Fourteen-year-old One Anwar became the Indonesian "King of the Groms" after surfing his way to victory through a field of his age 16-and-under peers at the Quiksilver surfing competition at Canggu Beach, Bali, on Sunday. Anwar won an all-expense paid trip to compete in the Quiksilver "King of the Groms" world finals in Capebreton, France, this August ... Anwar is sponsored by the surf brand Rip Curl, while Hamzah by Quiksilver. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Mambo on block again Jun 1, 2007
Other potential bidders include Logo International, which recently acquired US surf brand O'Neill, Victoria-based Rip Curl and Quiksilver, private equity players, large multinational fashion companies and local listed apparel companies such as Just Group. An importer and manufacturer, Gazal also owns various brands including Bisley workwear, Midford schoolwear, and Lovable lingerie. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
High hopes for Qantas after flop Jun 1, 2007
The company, which was established in 1973, four years after Quiksilver and Rip Curl, has 144 stores worldwide, and this is intended to reach 400 within the next six years. Adds up for Eddy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
LiLo Loses Birthday Booze May 30, 2007
Slater took Diaz to a Quiksilver store to pick up some surfing swag. SHARE IT. (TMZ.com)
Beast snores but it's music to Burrow's ears May 13, 2007
" American goofy-footer and 2005 runner-up Damien Hobgood racked up the highest heat score of the day - 17.36 from a possible 20 - to knock out another wildcard Hira Teriinatoofa. Australia's world No.3, the unsponsored Bede Durbidge, took care of another wildcard in Hawaii's Anthony Walsh. "That was the first time I've surfed against a wildcard - Anthony is an amazing barrel rider," said Durbidge, who started the tour with a bang by reaching the final of the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fashion favourites get down to business May 2, 2007
Yesterday Ksubi's Dan Single and George Gorrow announced they had taken on the founder of Quiksilver Europe, Harry Hodge, as a private investor who would manage the business side of their expanding fashion label ... Hodge first took Quiksilver to Europe in 1984, and the value of the business there grew to $600 million last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Superman returns Apr 29, 2007
No one really cares because the world's best boardriders make their millions from sponsorship deals with one of the big three companies: Billabong, Rip Curl or Quiksilver ... Fanning received $US30,000 ($36,000) when he won the Quiksilver Pro at Snapper Rocks in March on the same weekend as Mark Calcavecchia pocketed $US954,000 for winning the PODS Championship on the American golf tour. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Now it's rivals, not cheese, on toast Apr 22, 2007
He came third at the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast. He ate the pressure of his last wave to win the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach with the relish he previously displayed for the consumption of a toasted cheese sandwich. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Come to Brevard, and learn to surf Apr 16, 2007
"Tobias Coffman, public-relations coordinator for Quiksilver Inc. in Huntington Beach, noted that the surf brand giants like his company and Billabong have camps all over the world in an effort to reach this budding market.Capable of using such icons as Slater and the Hobgoods as examples of the benefits of learning to surf on the Space Coast, local tourism officials are poised to capture the emerging market of travelers."People are always looking for new and fun things to experience," King... (Florida Today)
Local businesses help arrange for surfers to ride exotic waves Apr 15, 2007
Most times, Lou would bring his son," also named Mike.Francis pointed to the contestants at the surfing event, called Doctors, Lawyers and Weekend Warriors, held at Sebastian Inlet each year, as representing his primary clientele.The event, started by local attorney Jack Kirschenbaum, offers an exclusive competition for professionals and raises money for local charities.Despite becoming more mainstream, the surf-travel industry still does business in a way unique to the sport."We are one of only... (Florida Today)
Bede likes a clean Slater Apr 9, 2007
Durbidge has twice stopped him from beating that record - in his breakthrough tour victory at Trestles, California, last year and in the Quiksilver Pro semi-finals on the Gold Coast last month ... Slater's major sponsor Quiksilver is favoured to sign Durbidge after this week's Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, Victoria ... Slater had nothing but praise for Durbidge following his Gold Coast loss and even pushed for Quiksilver to sign him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hot California Fashion Trends Mar 24, 2007
Organic cotton and earth-friendly dyes are featured in the new line of tees & bags from Quiksilver s $647 million junior brand Roxy. SWIM: Multi-tasking has carried over to the swimwear market, where a cover-up from Haverhill Leach (formerly an accessories designer at Mayle & Kate Spade) fares equally well at the beach as over jeans, or a bikini top can double as a bra. (Suite101.com)
Apple store to open in Fresno Mar 22, 2007
A smaller portion of the Victorias Secret space will be converted into a Quiksilver, a clothing store specializing in surfing and other outdoor-sports items, Bagunu said. or. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Surfer catches the Hollywood celebrity wave Mar 12, 2007
Beach buddies: Actor Matthew McConaughey, left, and eight-time World Champion surfer Kelly Slater at the Quiksilver Pro surf event March 4 at Snapper Rocks in Coolangatta, Australia, along Queensland's Gold Coast. About USA TODAY.com. (USA Today -- Life)
Snow biz companies melt after warm winter Mar 11, 2007
By Leslie Earnest, Times Staff Writer 6:39 PM PST, March 9, 2007 Quiksilver Inc., the world's largest surf wear company, wiped out last quarter on the ski slopes ... The parent of the Quiksilver, Roxy and Rossignol brands blamed the earnings plunge on a miserable winter sports season that has worsened in the last several weeks ... Quiksilver shares fell $1. (Los Angeles Times)
Quiksilver Takes a Tumble Mar 9, 2007
Shares of youth apparel maker Quiksilver () tumbled 12% to in after-hours trading Mar. 8 after the company -- best known for its Quiksilver and Roxy surf and skateboard togs, along with its Rossignol ski gear -- announced a lower profit for the its fiscal first quarter that came in below Wall Street expectations ... Quiksilver had cut its guidance for the quarter on Feb. 9 to 4 cents per share on revenue of $540 million, citing unseasonably warm weather and poor snow conditions in the U.S. and... (BusinessWeek)
King Kelly gives young upstart a snappy 10-point lesson Mar 7, 2007
GOLD Coast youngster Julian Wilson had the temerity to beat Kelly Slater in the first round of the Quiksilver Pro ... Having been granted a wildcard into the main draw by Quiksilver and coming off a shock win against world No.2 Andy Irons, Paterson's full-time professional career ended in a blaze of Fanning's warp-speed dissection of magnificent 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bashed surfer keen to return to water Mar 7, 2007
Page, 21, made a surprise appearance at the Quiksilver Pro world men's surfing contest on Wednesday - just 24 hours after his father Graham publicly declared the youngster was "back to his normal cheeky self". "I can't really talk that well," said Sam, who suffered a fractured skull and bleeding to the brain following the incident at Players Showgirls club on February 25. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
McConaughy catches a surf break Mar 6, 2007
MOVIE star Matthew McConaughey and actress Kate Hudson, who are on the Gold Coast filming Fool's Gold, watched the world's best surfers during the Quiksilver Pro over the weekend ... Same wavelength: US actor Matthew McConaughey, left, with eight-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater of the US at the Quiksilver Pro surfing tournament at Snapper Rocks in Coolangatta. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Rein in bouncers: bashed surfer's father Mar 6, 2007
Sam's goal was to qualify for the World Championship Tour and next year compete at the season-opening Quiksilver Pro, which is currently being staged at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast. 2007 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Zaetta wipes out premiere Mar 6, 2007
Actor Matthew McConaughey is pictured with eight-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater at the Quiksilver Pro surfing tournament in Coolangatta ... Kate Hudson and new man Matthew McConaughey were spotted at the Quiksilver Pro series on the Gold Coast. (Daily Telegraph)
Slater's perfect ride Mar 6, 2007
Eight-time world champion Kelly Slater scored the first perfect 10 ride of the 2007 Foster's ASP World Tour during his comfortable round three victory over Australian wildcard Julian Wilson in the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast at Coolangatta on Tuesday ... Parkinson overcame Brazilian rookie Leonardo Neves, but the 2002 Quiksilver Pro champion was admittedly rattled afterward ... Quiksilver Pro Round 3 Results:Heat 1: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 17. (sportal.com.au)
Gasnier tipped to be back before finals Mar 5, 2007
" The injury forced Gasnier to withdraw from a celebrity touch football match yesterday in conjunction with the Quiksilver Pro world men's surfing contest on the Gold Coast along with Andrew Johns. "I texted him today and just said you've got to try and keep positive. It's part of the game - injuries," Johns told AAP. "He said, 'I'm devastated, I had a big off-season and I was looking forward to a big year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wandering spirit at home on the waves Mar 4, 2007
"I worry about a guy getting on a hot streak and I worry that if Joel Parkinson can get himself on a hot streak at the start of the tour, he'll win the world title," Slater says before beginning his quest for a ninth world championship at the Quiksilver Pro on the Gold Coast. "I've got a funny feeling he'll get on that streak this year. Joel has that eye-of-the-tiger competitiveness about him but there's also such a relaxed flow about the way he surfs. When he starts winning, he's on autopilot.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Birthday boy gets Slater's presence Mar 2, 2007
INDIGENOUS Australian Dale Richards finished behind Hawaii's world No.2, Andy Irons, in the first round of the Quiksilver Pro at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast yesterday. He turns 19 today and his presents will include a clash against eight-times world champion Kelly Slater. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hawaiian teenager carves up Beachley Feb 28, 2007
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Will SwantonFebruary 28, 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Pioneer who's right at home among world's elite Feb 27, 2007
Carving a name for himself Dale Richards on his way to winning the trials event at Snapper Rocks yesterday and place in the Quiksilver Pro world tour contest ... TEENAGER Dale Richards has become the first Aborigine to qualify for surfing's big time, winning the Quiksilver Pro trials after a torturous eight-hours-a-day training program in preparation for his one and only shot at qualifying for the elite level ... Carving a name for himself … Dale Richards on his way to winning the trials... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Slater fears Parko set for big season Feb 26, 2007
Slater, 35, starts his quest on Tuesday when the season-opening Quiksilver Pro gets underway at Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast ... After saying he doesn't know how many events he'll contest this year, Slater denied media reports claiming his major sponsor Quiksilver was set to pay him $US10 million ($A12. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Chelsea's title bid has a new ring to it Feb 26, 2007
The main draws in the Roxy Pro for women and Quiksilver Pro for men begin tomorrow, followed by the WCT Tour launch party tomorrow night. Ladies and gentlemen, we have lift-off. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Johns to headline charity touch match Feb 16, 2007
Former rugby league Test captain Andrew Johns will headline the NRL players invited to a celebrity touch football game during the upcoming Quiksilver Pro surfing event on the Gold Coast ... The men's Quiksilver Pro and the women's Roxy Pro surfing contests start on February 27. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Is Kelly pumping for title No.9? Feb 11, 2007
Months of speculation about whether the best board-rider in history would commit to the WCT this year came to a temporary halt during the week when his entry for the season-opening Quiksilver Pro arrived at ASP headquarters ... One way or another, he will be in the $300,000 Quiksilver Pro from February 27. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Fiji on world surfing tour - for now Jan 11, 2007
The men's tour officially begins with the World Championship Crowning Banquet on the Gold Coast on February 24, three days before the season-opening Quiksilver Pro is held off Coolangatta's Snapper Rocks. Eight-time world champion Kelly Slater of the US will defend the men's title. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hobgoods hit waves Jan 11, 2007
"Cocoa Beach's David Awbrey also won his heat -- albeit with a 9.44 total -- but still advanced to this morning's round of 32, his best performance here in three years."It was definitely hard out there," said Awbrey, who had not surfed in similar conditions since the Quiksilver King of the Peak back in November. "You just try to surf within yourself, not looking too much at who you're up against. "He beat out France Mikael Picon of France (8.33), who spent last year on the World Championship... (Florida Today)
Extreme Reading Jan 1, 2007
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)
Skateboarders ramp up apparel firm's appeal Dec 27, 2006
Industry giant Quiksilver Inc.'s namesake brand sells in 7,800 U.S. stores ... KR3W will face plenty of challenges, including intense competition from bigger and much better known businesses, such as Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom. (Chicago Tribune)
Pro skateboarders ramp up apparel firm's appeal Dec 26, 2006
Industry giant Quiksilver Inc.'s namesake brand sells in 7,800 U.S. stores. But if fresh brands can spark sales, they can also cause headaches. (Los Angeles Times)
Wave riders go for Shore-Break Dec 23, 2006
Omar took home RM1,000 and a Quiksilver outdoor equipment set. Ahmad received RM700 and a POO11 skimboard while Kervizie was awarded RM500 and hampers from Banana Boat. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Sport's best watch, wait for huge surf Dec 10, 2006
And if you do notice how tall it is and how far up, and you're going 'Oh, oh, I'm not going to make this one,' that's when it's too late," said Peter Mel, a California surfer known for being among the first in the 1990s to surf the notoriously dangerous big wave break south of San Francisco called Mavericks.Mel is one of 24 invitees this year. The list includes 2002 winner and eight-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater and 2004 winner and three-time world champion Andy Irons.Once organizers... (The Morning Star)
Pearl Jam Rides Secret Show Wave In Hawaii... Dec 2, 2006
30) outdoors at the Waimea Valley Audubon Center on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, as part of the opening festivities for the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational surfing competition. Approximately 300 people were in attendance for the 15-song set, which mixed favorites like "Corduroy," "Even Flow," "Better Man" and "Do the Evolution" with covers of the Who's "Baba O'Riley," the Avengers' "The Amerikan in Me" and Neil Young's "Rockin' in the Free World," which featured a guest turn on guitar by surfer... (Billboard.com)
The business of board sports: It takes hardcore credibility, dude Nov 25, 2006
And Phil McKnight, chief executive of Quiksilver, the largest board-sports brand, was a surfer who helped build the label in the 1970s by selling the company's shorts to fellow surfers from the back of a truck. Several board-sports entrepreneurs are professional athletes, and they have an automatic appeal for consumers and merchants. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Johnston takes break to win Quiksilver King of the Peak Nov 6, 2006
Jeremy Johnston won Sunday's Quiksilver King of the Peak surfing competition at Sebastian Inlet after prevailing in seven heats and scoring 8 ... 2 score on his final wave of the day -- to clinch the 11th annual $11,600 Quiksilver King of the Peak surfing contest. (Florida Today)
Hello, Is Anybody Home? Oct 21, 2006
Surf and skate brands Quiksilver, Roxy and Volcom have made billions in this market. Again, not one showed here this week. (Los Angeles Times)
Orange County Oct 4, 2006
Surf style pretty much started here think Quiksilver, Hurley, Billabong, Op. And Vans, Paul Frank, Oakley, and Urban Decay are also headquartered in these parts. (Style.com -- Trends)
Parkinson finally catches break Oct 2, 2006
Pipe dream Australia's Joel Parkinson hooks into a tube on his way to claiming the Quiksilver Pro ... HOSSEGOR, France: Joel Parkinson beat Mick Fanning in an all-Australian final of the Quiksilver Pro on Saturday to claim his first world surfing victory of the year and climb to fourth place in the rankings. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
