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Quiksilver, Billabong Look to Get Back on Track
Two of the surfwear industry’s largest companies—Quiksilver and Billabong—stand at a crossroads, and executive turnover among other changes may be keys to finding their way.
OC 50: New Faces of Influence
Biggest Turnover in 21-Year History
This year’s OC 50 has an unprecedented infusion of new blood.
OC 50: Influences—and Influentials— From All Over
OC INSIDER by Jerry Sullivan
Vehicle Manufacturing Startup Plans Move to Riverside
Newport Beach-based startup Green Automotive Co. has been plenty busy lately, thanks in part to recent orders for hundreds of shuttle buses to be delivered in two years.
La Jolla Group Names New Chief Executive
Irvine-based apparel licensor La Jolla Group Inc. last week named a new chief executive from within the company’s ranks, an appointment that took effect immediately.
Oakley’s Not Just About Sunglasses—Or Men
APPAREL: Campaign for training gear targets females as growth market
Executives at eyewear and apparel maker Oakley Inc. hope to grow women’s apparel sales with a focus on activewear and a new side to the company’s bold attitude.
Sanuk of Irvine Names PR Agency of Record
Company Will Launch Marketing Campaign
MWW is now the public relations agency of record for Irvine-based footwear manufacturer Sanuk, in Media & Marketing
By the Numbers - Buena Park Businesses
Buena Park has more than 1,300 businesses, and they collectively employ nearly 24,000 people. Includes analysis, charts and figures.
OC 50: Apparel
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Apparel
OC 50: Services
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Services
OC 50: Manufacturing
SPECIAL REPORT - OC 50 - New faces of influence: Manufacturing
Boot Barn to Add 30 Stores With Baskins Buy
Irvine-based Boot Barn announced plans to acquire a Texas western wear retailer.
Billabong Suspends Trading on Possible Sale
The parent of Irvine-based Billabong USA announced a halt on trading of its shares late Monday as the deadline looms for talks on a possible sale of the company.
La Jolla Group Names New CEO
Irvine-based apparel licensor La Jolla Group Inc. has named a new chief executive from within the company's ranks, effective immediately.
