Orange County Business Journal

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 fell 0.38% to 1,644.24 in afternoon trading Friday.

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Quiksilver Taps Former Adidas Exec as Marketing Chief

Huntington Beach-based Quiksilver Inc. hired its first-ever chief marketing officer, capping off a string of executive hires and promotions under new Chief Executive Andy Mooney.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 fell 0.36% to 1,649.31 in afternoon trading Thursday.

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Billabong Explores West 49 Sale

Australia-based Billabong International Ltd. is looking to sell its Canadian retail chain West 49 separate from the rest of its operations, according to a report.

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PacSun Pop-Up Brings Brand to SoHo

Anaheim-based Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. has picked New York's SoHo shopping district for its first ever pop-up shop, a move that follows better-than-expected first-quarter results.

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Reports: Former GM Exec in Bid for Fisker

A startup automaker led by a former General Motors Corp. executive is reportedly in talks on a possible deal to buy struggling Fisker Automotive Inc.

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Reports: Former GM Exec in Bid for Fisker

A startup automaker led by a former General Motors Corp. executive is reportedly in talks on a possible deal to buy struggling Fisker Automotive Inc.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 rose 0.28% to 1,671 in afternoon trading Tuesday.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 fell 0.01% to 1,667.31 in afternoon trading Monday.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 rose 0.46% to 1,657.98 in afternoon trading Friday.

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Quiksilver Outlines Details of 'Improvement Plan'

Huntington Beach-based action sports apparel maker Quiksilver Inc. released the details of what it’s calling a “Multi-Year Improvement Plan.”

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Goodwill Opens First Boutique Store

Santa Ana-based Goodwill of Orange County celebrated the opening of its first boutique store in Tustin on Friday morning.

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Hyundai Signs on to Energy Department Public-Private Partnership

Costa Mesa-based Hyundai Motor America Inc. has joined with several other automakers and companies in the hydrogen and fuel cell industries to form a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Hyundai Signs on to Energy Department Public-Private Partnership

Costa Mesa-based Hyundai Motor America Inc. has joined with several other automakers and companies in the hydrogen and fuel cell industries to form a public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy.

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Quiksilver Outlines Details of 'Improvement Plan'

Huntington Beach-based action sports apparel maker Quiksilver Inc. released the details of what it’s calling a “Multi-Year Improvement Plan.”

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 fell 0.11% to 1,657.03 in afternoon trading Thursday.

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Reports: Billabong Sees Exec Turnover

Executives at Billabong International Ltd.’s namesake and other brands have reportedly left the company as possible sale talks drag on for the Australia-based surfwear company.

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Reports: Billabong Sees Exec Turnover

Executives at Billabong International Ltd.’s namesake and other brands have reportedly left the company as possible sale talks drag on for the Australia-based surfwear company.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 rose 0.49% to 1,658.39 in afternoon trading Wednesday.

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Taco Bell Promotes Niccol to President

Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. said it has promoted its former head of marketing to president as part of the company’s 10-year growth plan.

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Taco Bell Promotes Niccol to President

Irvine-based Taco Bell Corp. said it has promoted its former head of marketing to president as part of the company’s 10-year growth plan.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 rose 0.86% to 1,647.83 in afternoon trading Tuesday.

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Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Renovation Completed

A $15 million renovation of the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is now complete.

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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.

$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.

$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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Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Renovation Completed

A $15 million renovation of the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach is now complete.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 rose 0.06% to 1,634.67 in afternoon trading Monday.

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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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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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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 rose 0.15% to 1,629.05 in afternoon trading Friday.

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Vans Creates Americas Division

Cypress-based Vans Inc. promoted its head of marketing to lead a new Americas division at the company.

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Billabong Sale Talks Continue

Shares of Australian surfwear company Billabong International Ltd. have been halted indefinitely as sale talks continue for the company.

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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.

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Post Modern Sold for $24M

Irvine-based production and post-production services company Post Modern Group LLC is being sold.

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Knott’s Drives Q1 Revenue Gain for Cedar Fair

Buena Park amusement park Knott’s Berry Farm helped drive an increase in first-quarter revenue for its parent Cedar Fair LP.

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Disneyland Resort Sees Strong Attendance

The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, along with Burbank-based Walt Disney Co.’s other domestic parks helped boost the company’s performance during the second quarter.

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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.

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Post Modern Sold for $24M

Irvine-based production and post-production services company Post Modern Group LLC is being sold.

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Vans Creates Americas Division

Cypress-based Vans Inc. promoted its head of marketing to lead a new Americas division at the company.

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Billabong Sale Talks Continue

Shares of Australian surfwear company Billabong International Ltd. have been halted indefinitely as sale talks continue for the company.

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Knott’s Drives Q1 Revenue Gain for Cedar Fair

Buena Park amusement park Knott’s Berry Farm helped drive an increase in first-quarter revenue for its parent Cedar Fair LP.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 fell 0.03% to 1,632.20 in midday trading Thursday.

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Wet Seal Up on Better-Than-Expected Sales, Revised Guidance

Shares of Foothill Ranch-based retailer Wet Seal Inc. rose on new guidance that projects a profit for the quarter ended May 4.

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JWA Rolls Out Expedited Customs

International passengers arriving at John Wayne Airport now have the option of participating in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Global Entry program.

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Midday Stock Roundup

The S&P 500 rose 0.41% to 1,624.20 in afternoon trading Tuesday.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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