by The Editors on September 24, 2013
Nixon announced today that after an “exhaustive search” they’ve named former Nike exec Nick Stowe as CEO of the company replacing Andy Laats, who will become executive chairman.
Stowe, 43, has over 20 years of successful leadership experience with start-ups and established global brands including jewelry company Stella & Dot, Converse and Hurley. . . “Nick understands our potential, and he’s the kind of guy I want at Nixon,” said Laats. “He’s an experienced leader who not only has formal business training, but also knows how to grow strong consumer brands.”
Can’t hurt to add another Stanford MBA to the team. For the official word from Nixon, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 24, 2013
For the past week Spy has been donating $30 from each of the sunglasses they’ve sold in their online store to help out the victims of the Colorado flood.
As the flood waters continue to recede and damages are assessed statewide, the residents of Colorado look to rebuild their lives and communities with the winter season approaching. Please join SPY in providing a helping hand to support our brothers and sisters in Colorado by donating to Foothills Flood Relief Fund<https://www.unitedwayfoothills.org/node/310> during this critical time.
Helping out is always good. For the official word from Spy, follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 20, 2013
To be honest, we’ve recently lacked the rigor required to stay up-to-date on the constantly changing story of Billabong debt, its pending demise, and who they’re going to depend on to save them. The most recent news is that company has landed a refinancing deal with Centerbridge Partners and Oaktree Capital (brave investors) to the tune of $386 million, according to a story in The Australian.
Private equity firm, Altamont Capital Partners, which only months earlier had agreed to recapitalize the group, has been shown the door. . . While Centerbridge and Oaktree, and their affiliates, have not bid to buy the business outright, the consortium will emerge from the deal, if approved by shareholders, with significant control. . . In addition to controlling most of the company’s senior debt, an accompanying $135m equity placement will see it owning up to 40.8 per cent of Billabong’s shares. It will also have the right to install three representatives on Billabong’s board and has brought a new chief executive to the table.
Oh, and Billabong is reportedly completely out of Nixon. That’s likely old news to you, but let us remind you of that rigor thing. Click the link of the rest of the story. Or, if you want to know what Jeff Harbaugh things about it, click here.
[Link: The Australian]
by The Editors on September 18, 2013
Surf Expo says they had more buyers at their fall show than they’ve ever had before with 8,000. Sounds like a good show.
“Buyer attendance was up fourteen percent compared to last September’s show and even eclipsed our record-breaking January 2013 show by four percent,” says Show Director Roy Turner. “More buyers than ever before put their trust in Surf Expo to offer the most diverse array of product categories and brands under one roof.”
We’ve never been to Surf Expo, but don’t feel sorry for us. We just watch it all on video. Like this. Follow the jump for the official word from Surf Expo and nearly everyone who attended follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 13, 2013
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On Tuesday, September 17, 2013 the Encinitas, California style shop UNIV will be hosting a photo show and video premiere from the boys of Brixton. The show, titled Wandering Through Central America, features the antics of Oliver Kurtz, Jesse Gugliemana, Tanner Rozunko and Troy Elmore. If that’s not enough to entice you there will also be free beer, tacos, ice cream an a special musical performance by the Flytraps. Party starts at 7 PM. UNIV is located at 1053 S. Coast Highway 101, in Encinitas, California.
by The Editors on September 11, 2013
Z-Flex Skateboards and stylish men’s grooming products Uppercut Deluxe and collaborated on a skateboard that comes with two combs and some quality pomade.
“We are so proud to be able to collab with Z-Flex on this Mr Chipper Deluxe model. I remember one of the very first skate photos I saw as a kid was Jay Adams on a Z-Flex board which always sticks in my mind as pure and raw skateboarding; when style and attitude was everything! It’s so rad to come together and create this board years later to combine our passions of skateboarding and barbering in a slick and destroy model!”- says, Luke Newman, one of the founders of Uppercut Deluxe.
For the official word from Z-Flex and Uppercut Deluxe follow the jump. [click to continue…]
by The Editors on September 9, 2013
This January 2014 the Agenda Show Long Beach run is getting business done on business days: Tuesday & Wednesday January 7 & 8. Now you have no excuse not to be there all day both days. Mark your calendars now.
[Link: Agenda Show]
by The Editors on September 6, 2013
Matix Clothing worked with Tyler Surfboard’s Tyler Hatzikian on a spring 2013 collection that they say offers up “timeless style, performance, hot rod culture and surfings roots.”
Tyler Hatzikian has over 25-years of commitment to improving his skills as both a shaper and glasser. Tyler’s surfboards are not only far from replica, they are developing a reputation of being iconic on their own. He is proud to carry on the planer after following the footsteps of the legendary craftsmen of his local surf community in the South Bay.
The collection sounds right on target. Now we just have to survive the winter before we get our hands on it.
[Link: Matix Clothing]
by The Editors on September 6, 2013
San Diego, California based skate eyewear company 9Five is celebrating their fifth anniversary and in the action eyewear business that’s pretty close to a lifetime. Not only that, but they continue on the up. Congrats to Mike Metcalf and the entire 9Five crew.
by The Editors on September 3, 2013
Here are all the new fall 2013 looks from Bohnam featuring Koki Kasai along with Adam Taylor, Cody Subido, Austin Lycans, Chris Larue, Kyle Berard, and Cameron Wetzler. Time to get your outdoor, fishing, skate on with Bohnam.
Nixon announced today that after an “exhaustive search” they’ve named former Nike exec Nick Stowe as CEO of the company replacing Andy Laats, who will become executive chairman.
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