http://www.asbe-surf.com Surf Industry News Agency 19 March, 2010 : - - Jacksonville Beach, Florida -- The East Coast’s only 'consumer expo for surfers', the 2010 Boards & Waves Expo, is coming to the Space Coast on April 17 & 18, 2010. The 2010 Boards & Waves Expo will feature over 70 exhibits of local & regional surfboard shapers, fin & foam manufacturers, more... http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45852 45852http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45852.jpg 19 March, 2010 : - - On Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 8:30 am – 5 pm, Island X Hawaii / Old Sugar Mill Brand Coffee and Coffea Consulting will host a celebration of North Shore grown coffee, cacao, produce, food, art, film, music, and surf industry manufacturing at an open house exhibition in the Old Sugar Mill, Waialua. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45855 45855http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45855.jpg 19 March, 2010 : - - Introducing pro Surfer Bede Durbidge’s signature timepiece. Never loose your fin key again, The Durbo features a revolutionary Fin Tool accessory hidden in the case. Not a surfer? No worries, the key tucks neatly out of view into the watch case, you’ll never know it’s there. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45860 45860http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45860.jpg 19 March, 2010 : - - Santa Cruz, California -- After much anticipation, notorious waterman, Jamie Mitchell's 9'8 signature surf SUP is now in stores. Mitchell and Surftech founder, Randy French, worked tirelessly on the design of the 9'8 JM for more than two years. The result is the ultimate all around surf SUP. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45862 45862http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45862.jpg 19 March, 2010 : - - New York, NY -- Havaianas, the world’s most stylish and comfortable flip-flop, is collaborating with Threadless.com, the world’s premier online design community, to launch the website’s first ever footwear challenge on March 15th. Six designs will be chosen. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45863 45863http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45863.jpg 18 March, 2010 : - - An off-screen stoush has ended plans for the world premiere at Noosa of the surf movie Going Vertical, that is about a very real argument over who started the sport’s short board revolution. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45829 45829http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45829.jpg 18 March, 2010 : - - Forget 3D, one of the most exciting advances in televisions this year will be internet TV. Known as IPTV – or Internet Protocol TV – it will let you play shows when you want to by streaming them over a broadband connection. The idea is that you hook your TV up to the internet and suddenly get dozens of extra channels to choose from. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45830 45830http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45830.jpg 18 March, 2010 : - - Nike Inc. reported earnings rose 7% to $4.7 billion from $4.4 billion. Excluding changes in currency exchange rates, net revenue was up 2% compared to the same quarter last year. Excluding charges in the year-ago period, net income increased 2%. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45834 45834http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45834.jpg 18 March, 2010 : - - Urban Outfitters, Inc. announced that Tedford Marlow, president, Urban Outfitters Brand, will retire and be succeeded by Steve Murray on April 12, 2010. Murray has been president, VF Action Sports Coalition since February 2009 overseeing the Vans and Reef brands http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45837 45837http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45837.jpg 18 March, 2010 : - - This role requires a highly motivated individual who loves a challenge and has exceptional people management skills. This is a fulltime position requiring some weekend and late night hours. Immediate start. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45841 45841http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45841.jpg 17 March, 2010 : - - Encinitas, California -- For years creative-minded surfers have germinated a nexus within surf communities. Think Severson and Griffin, Hoole and McCoy, or Merrick and Slater. In that same tradition Artist Robb Havassy and Korduroy.tv' are creating a multimedia extragavanza in the Surfersvillage Grotto http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45810 45810http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45810.jpg 17 March, 2010 : - - 17 March, 2010 : - - Volcom, Inc. announced it has promoted Ryan N. Immegart to Vice President of Marketing, effective May 15, 2010. At such time, current Executive Vice President of Marketing, Troy C. Eckert, will assume the newly created position of Volcom’s Hawaii Strategic Director. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45815 45815http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45815.jpg 17 March, 2010 : - - Honolulu -- Hawaii and California share a lengthy history when it comes paddleboard and the infamous Ka'iwi (Moloka'i) Channel; the first person to successfully make the crossing was California's Gene Tarzan Smith back in 1938. This year, an event management group out of Encinitas, Ca. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45818 45818http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45818.jpg 16 March, 2010 : - - Choosing the correct surfboard and equipment can be a confusing and complex experience. This application will help make sense of the shape and design features that make up a surfboard - from rocker to roll, rails to tails, fins to foils - and assist in making the best, most informed choice from a multitude of possibilities. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45795 45795http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45795.jpg 16 March, 2010 : - - Huntington Beach, California -- We have done some extensive research to bring you this 5 part series on Performance Boardshorts. It seems like long ago when O’Neill introduced a breakthrough for the surf industry: the Superfreaks. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45800 45800http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45800.jpg 16 March, 2010 : - - Surf giant Billabong has further cemented its commitment to the Gold Coast, snapping up the former Cult Industries building for $10.6 million. The locally-listed company was one of 40 bidders interested in the West Burleigh site, next door to its own international headquarters. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45806 45806http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45806.jpg 15 March, 2010 : - - Goleta, California -- Ultimate Boarder, the triathlon of a new generation, is happy to announce its partnership with Verizon Wireless for the upcoming 3rd Annual Ultimate Boarder Championship presented by SanDisk. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45785 45785http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45785.jpg 12 March, 2010 : - - Huntington Beach, California -- Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK) announced operating results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2010. Consolidated net revenues from continuing operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 decreased 2% to $432.7 million from $443.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45749 45749http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45749.jpg 12 March, 2010 : - - Zumiez Inc. reported sales for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 30, increased 5.6% to $132.4 million from $125.5 million a year ago. Net income rose to $8.8 million, or 9 cents a share, from $6.3 million or 21 cents, a year ago. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45758 45758http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45758.jpg 12 March, 2010 : - - VF Corp. will establish a supply chain office to manage purchasing in the Latin America region in Panama City, Panama by October, The Business Journal of the Triad Area reported. The news indicates a growing committment to manufacturing and sourcing operations in the Western Hemisphere at a time when many apparel http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45759 45759http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45759.jpg 11 March, 2010 : - - Abu Dhabi - Stephanie Gilmore has won the prestigious Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the year award, elevating her to among the world's elite athletes. The victory put Gilmore alongside the likes of superstar sprinter Usain Bolt, tennis ace Serena Williams and comeback star Kim Clijsters, who were also recognised by the Laureus World Sports academy. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45730 45730http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45730.jpg 11 March, 2010 : - - Import cargo volume at the nation’s major retail container ports is expected to rise 13% this month compared with the same month a year ago, and double-digit increases are expected to continue through the summer as the U.S. economy begins in improve, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45731 45731http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45731.jpg 11 March, 2010 : - - The SUP market is growing stronger in Japan with Focus Surfboards & OMBAK announcing the first Focus SUP Center retail store opening in Osaka, Japan, Summer 2010. The Stand Up Paddleboard market in Japan is gaining popularity, and gaining it very quickly http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45734 45734http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45734.jpg 11 March, 2010 : - - A 'shift to thrift' by American consumers will not go away any time soon, according to a survey by AlixPartners LLP. In every retailer category this year, Product and Price were the two most important attributes, and Service was last—a vast change from similar AlixPartners surveys in recent years. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45736 45736http://www.surfersvillage.com/thumb/200/150/45736.jpg