Orange County Business Journal

APPAREL / RETAIL

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$680,000 Raised for Surfing Heritage & Culture Center

The Surfing Heritage & Culture Center—formerly called the Surfing Heritage Foundation—recently raised about $680,000 through live and silent auctions featuring surfboards, books and other items.

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Dior Exhibit Opens at South Coast Plaza

Elizabeth Segerstrom was on hand last week at the South Coast Plaza Dior store for the opening of a new exhibit celebrating the work of the French luxury house.

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Reset or Riptide?

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.

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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

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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.

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ADDENDUM - May 13, 2013

Other news items of interest from the Orange County Business Journal

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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.

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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

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Boot Barn to Add 30 Stores With Baskins Buy

Irvine-based Boot Barn announced plans to acquire a Texas western wear retailer.