VIA – RAG TRADER Billabong claims digital first 06 Sep 2011 Iconic surfwear brand Billabong has become the first fashion retailer in Australia to trial a new type of interactive self-service technology in-store. The technology, developed by digital media company Yeapoint in partnership with online holiday service GoSea, allows customers to book and purchase last-minute … Continue reading Billabong claims digital first
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Surf Shop Burglary suspect arrested when she returns for her purse
What an idiot! Inflight is a tiny old school family owned surf shop and they get robbed by this scumbag…wtf is wrong with people. VIA – OC REGISTER Burglary suspect arrested when she returns for her purse By SEAN EMERY / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER SEAL BEACH – A woman who returned to a surf … Continue reading Surf Shop Burglary suspect arrested when she returns for her purse
Video: The Inflatable Wetsuit Designed to Save Lives in Big Waves
VIA – GIZMODO The Inflatable Wetsuit Designed to Save Lives in Big Waves No, you’re not looking at Igor, The Hunchbacked Waterlad. This is Shane Dorian, one of the best (if not the very best) big wave surfers in the world, and he’s wearing the world’s first inflatable wetsuit. Billabong V1 Wetsuit from Billabong USA … Continue reading Video: The Inflatable Wetsuit Designed to Save Lives in Big Waves
Surf Industry News: Billabong in a bind
VIA – RAG TRADER Billabong in a bind 30 Aug 2011 Iconic Australian brand Billabong is under fire again, with its US operation in hot water over an alleged breach of contract, alleged fraud, and alleged conspiracy to commit fraud. The American arm of the surfwear label, which launched in Queensland in 1973, is being … Continue reading Surf Industry News: Billabong in a bind
Nike 6.0 Concept Combines Surfing With Environmental Protection
VIA – PSFK Nike 6.0 Concept Combines Surfing With Environmental Protection By Yi Chen on August 24, 2011 Entrepreneur Dann Petty has put together a creative concept for Nike 6.0 called Surfca.li. The project aims to give surfers the chance to hit top surfing spots along the Californian coast while simultaneously learning how they can … Continue reading Nike 6.0 Concept Combines Surfing With Environmental Protection
La Jolla: The man behind Reef – Fernando Aguerre rides the waves to global success
This dude has the best job in the world and he deserves everything he has created… VIA – LA JOLLA LIGHT Fernando Aguerre rides the waves to global success Fernando Aguerre was born in the coastal city of Mar del Plata, Argentina. He was groomed by his father (an attorney and ranch owner) and his … Continue reading La Jolla: The man behind Reef – Fernando Aguerre rides the waves to global success
Encinitas News: Cardiff Kook abducted this morning at 7:00 am!
Encinitas News: Cardiff Kook abducted this morning at 7:00 am! By Chris Nomad 13 August 2011 What appears to be the most elaborate stunt so far, this morning at 7:00 am the Cardiff Kook was abducted as reported by the crew at Sacred Craft Expo and Jeff “Baldy” Baldwin earlier today…see photo for the horrific … Continue reading Encinitas News: Cardiff Kook abducted this morning at 7:00 am!
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Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag
VIA – TECHNOLOGY GATHER Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag February 06, 2012 11:15 AM EST The “Avalanche Airbag” recently saved the life of professional snowboarder Meesh Hytner. Hytner was boarding in the backcountry near Montezuma, Colorado while participating in a competition when a Class 3 avalanche struck. According to the Avalanche Center, a Class 3 … Continue reading Snowboarder Saved by Avalanche Airbag
Billabong’s Financial Woes Impacts Surfing Community
VIA – YAHOO! Billabong’s Financial Woes Impacts Surfing Community By Killeen Gonzalez, Yahoo! Contributor Network 5 hours, 35 minutes ago On February 24th, 2012 the surfing community learned that the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay was being downgraded by the Association of Surfing Professionals due, in part, to Billabong’s recent financial woes. Here are … Continue reading Billabong’s Financial Woes Impacts Surfing Community
Breaking News: Kelly Slater Splits from Quiksilver – #Surf #aloha
Slump hits hard: Surf icon Quiksilver cuts jobs
Just a side note to this story, as a consumer knowledgeable in areas from opening and running businesses to designing products, etc. And being involved in surfing my entire life, I have to say that Quiksilver as a business, sucks ranging from the very bottom to the top of it’s business. Many of their designs … Continue reading Slump hits hard: Surf icon Quiksilver cuts jobs
Hurley launches art exhibit featuring boardshort-inspired designs
Rip Curl's Flash Bomb wins SIMA wetsuit of the year
Surf and Skate Retailers Are Cautiously Optimistic
VIA – APPAREL NEWS Surf and Skate Retailers Are Cautiously Optimistic by Andrew Asch, Retail Editor September 09, 2011 Surf and skate retailers are optimistic post-recession, but the future is hazy. Call it the moment after the wipeout. Surf retailers have been seeing their sales rebound after several years of tough business during the economic … Continue reading Surf and Skate Retailers Are Cautiously Optimistic
Australian 16 year old gets six figure deal from Billabong – #surf #money
Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O'Neill's 1959 surf shop
VIA – LOS ANGELES TIMES Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O’Neill’s 1959 surf shop Jack O’Neill’s surf gear empire grew from this 1959 surf shop in Santa Cruz. His sons, Pat and Mike, are shown on skateboard at right. (Santa Cruz County CVC/O’Neill Archives) By Mary Forgione Los Angeles Times Daily Travel & … Continue reading Santa Cruz seeking mementos of Jack O'Neill's 1959 surf shop
PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail
VIA – SF GATE PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail Sapna Maheshwari, ©2012 Bloomberg News Published 10:57 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2012 July 9 (Bloomberg) — Pacific Sunwear of California Inc., which made surf and skate styles cool for millions of U.S. teens, is trying to avoid a wipeout. After popularizing such brands as … Continue reading PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail