Living the 'salt life' pays off for entrepreneurs Aug 27, 2008
" Salt Life's entry into the larger multimillion-dollar surfwear industry wouldn't be unheard of, since other companies such as were founded by surfers. Now a 32-year-old private company, Ocean Pacific had $200 million in revenue for fiscal year 2002, according to Hoover's Online. The likelihood of Hutto and Moore cashing in on their concept by selling it to an established surfwear company isn't unheard of, but it depends on how the concept is branded, said Jim Dalton, president of the in... (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Billabong Surges in Sydney After Surfwear Maker's Profit Beats Estimates Aug 23, 2008
Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- , the world's largest surfwear maker by market value, rose the most in five months in Sydney trading after posting annual profit that beat analyst estimates. rose 5. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Billabong profit growth rides on northern waves Aug 22, 2008
It makes about half its sales to US shoppers, followed by Australasia with about 30 per cent and Europe with about 20 per cent. It is expanding its retail footprint both by opening stores and buying independent surfwear stores. It has 242 company-owned stores worldwide, 49 more than six months ago. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Man pleads not guilty in attack on officer Jun 4, 2008
He is also known as the face of Oakley surfwear through a sponsorship. Abberton, who turned 30 on Sunday, did not speak during his hearing before District Judge Ray Graulty. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Northern beaches teen on crest of musical wave Aug 27, 2007
At 14, Jordan already has what most wannabe rock stars can only sing into their bedroom mirrors about: a contract with ABC Music, a new EP and impending album of self-penned tracks, trips to Los Angeles to work with Grammy-winning songwriters and sponsorship from a guitar company and a surfwear brand. Not that he is much of a surfer. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Surfwear rolls in a bit flat for investors Aug 24, 2007
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Mambo on block again Jun 1, 2007
MAMBO, the idiosyncratic street and surfwear label, is on the auction block again. The ragtrader behind the surf label famous for its farting dog artwork hopes an overseas group or private equity player will snap up the chance to take it global. (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. And with surfing/skating sports shoes more in vogue, heavier sports-style shoes made by traditional footwear brands such as Nike are... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bra Boy rides a giant wave of sponsorship opportunity Mar 8, 2007
" Sabre was followed by surfwear brand Analog last November, then by publicly listed Globe last December. While sponsors are re-engaging with Koby and his brothers on the back of a seemingly endless wave of publicity that surrounds the Bra Boys, one sponsor in particular never left the surfer even in his darkest days. Brett Warner spotted Koby's talent early, shaped boards that met the challenge of surfing monster waves and is reaping the benefits of his re-ascending star. "As an international... (The Australian)
FEATURE - Surfers ride watery giants, chasing 100ft waves Sep 19, 2006
Surfwear giant Billabong offers $1,000 a foot for the biggest wave ridden each year and is offering an extra $100,000 bounty on a 100-foot wave. But money is not what motivates these big wave surfers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
FEATURE - Action Sports Apparel Makers Heed Organic Call Sep 14, 2006
Quiksilver, the largest US maker of surfwear, recently launched an organic line of T-shirts. Shoppers can make an online contribution of a portion of the purchase price to an environmental cause sponsored by the Quiksilver Foundation. (Planet Ark, United States)
In the end, waves are this sport's true gold Sep 12, 2006
Every year in September, the Action Sports Retailer trade show is held at the San Diego Convention Center, drawing surfers from around the world, mega-million-dollar surfwear companies, and all the attendant and assorted people who are present at such an event ... Fear not this is not the part of the column where I charge off on some fuming rant about how surfwear companies are immoral entities driven by tycoons lighting cigars with $100 bills, and that the ASR trade show is the worst thing in... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Brothers Neilsen call in administrator Aug 18, 2006
Brothers Neilsen, which retails surfwear, surf boards and related accessories, has an annual turnover of about $25 million and more than 60 employees. Administrator John Greig from Deloitte said that with the support of key suppliers Brothers Neilsen will continue trading while its financial position is determined. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Hit the surf Jul 16, 2006
Surfwear company steps in during time of need to provide foam blanks to local surfboard makers. Events and surfing news. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Entertainment)
New world surf record set in Bali Jul 15, 2006
"It was a case of bodies and boards everywhere, but everyone's pretty stoked," Quiksilver surfwear spokesman and attempt coordinator Simon MacGregor told AAP.. The new record was set in near-perfect conditions, although less than half of the 128 people who registered for the attempt made it onto the wave at the same time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Bali attempts world surfing record Jul 12, 2006
"It will be a great thing to bring some light back onto Bali," Quiksilver surfwear spokesman and attempt coordinator Simon MacGregor told AAP.. Coordinated by the Quiksilver Boardriding School, the attempt will take place on Saturday at the "Halfway" break on Kuta Beach and is timed to coincide with an international junior surfing contest known as the "King of the Groms". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Globe talks renew sell-off rumours Jun 20, 2006
Mr Searles said the retailer's surfwear brands would also be of interest to the likes of Billabong and Quicksilver, who could plug them into their distribution networks and get more value out of them. Globe shares lost half a cent to 26 cents on Tuesday, while Billabong gained 22 cents to $14. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
