http://www.asbe-surf.com Surf Industry News Agency 8 February, 2010 : - - Animal, the UK’s leading freesports lifestyle brand is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Cox as its new Sales Director. Andy brings more than 10 years of sales and marketing experience to the role having previously worked as sales and marketing director at Debut Sport and Leisure Ltd. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45317 8 February, 2010 : - - ‘The Wet Zone’ T/A Hurricane Surf has successfully concluded a deal to purchase the distribution and manufacturing facility of Island Style in Durban. Warren Wareing is still the 100% owner of the ISLAND STYLE trademarks. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45319 8 February, 2010 : - - Lakewood, NJ -- With continued support and success amongst buyers and media at ASR, ERGO has steadily gained recognition from the industry, not only as a fresh new brand to retailers, but also as a company with a solid plan, marketing strategy and strong team athletes. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45323 4 February, 2010 : - - Carlsbad -- TransWorld Media and The Sacred Craft Consumer Surf Expo are pleased to announce TransWorld SURF and TransWorld Business as the media sponsors for the 2010 Sacred Craft Expos. This move helps Sacred Craft draw a younger demographic and offers the event comprehensive, multi-channel media coverage. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45271 4 February, 2010 : - - Cardiff -- Envirosurfer.com announces the launch of their new web-based eco-friendly surf shop, envirosurfer.com. The new eco-friendly surf shop provides greener surf products all in one place for environmentally conscious surfers across the globe. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45272 4 February, 2010 : - - The Environment Committee met on January 21st to assess the projects 2009 and to talk about the actions 2010. A recapitulative sheet must be drafted for each project: Polybags, Surfboards LCA, Neoprene Recycling, in order to facilitate the communication of environmental projects of board sports industry. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45281 4 February, 2010 : - - Zumiez Inc. reported sales increased 9.2% in the four weeks ended Jan. 30, to $22.1 million from $20.3 million a year ago. Comparable store sales increased 1.8% versus a 14.8% drop in the year ago period. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45286 3 February, 2010 : - - US Blanks and Sacred Craft have agreed to a multi-year sponsorship securing US Blanks the 'presenting sponsorship' of the Tribute to the Masters Shape-off, this year honoring legendary Santa Barbara shaper Renny Yater. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45244 3 February, 2010 : - - San Francisco -- This up coming 2010 spring season is going to see Mavericks and its legendary big-wave contest continue to share its ocean spirit and deep connectivity to the SF Bay Area urban and music scene. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45248 3 February, 2010 : - - Irvine -- Rusty North America congratulates Green Day on their 2010 Grammy Award for best rock album, '21st Century Breakdown.' The award coincides with Rusty today announcing an upcoming collaboration with the band on its new Wired Serieswith HB3 Technology™, a collection of hooded product for men and women with built-in machine washable headphones. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45251 3 February, 2010 : - - Protest brand will be a ISPO to connect with the industry. You can find them at Hall A2.416 from 15:30 to 20:00 http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45252 3 February, 2010 : - - Rusty hits ispo this year. Check them out Hall A2, 122/22 from the 7th - 10th of February http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45253 3 February, 2010 : - - Come to join us at the Electric booth ( A2-236 ) to celebrate our 10 years. Celebration hapens pSunday 7th and Monday 8th at 5 pm. Looking forward to blowing out the candles !! http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45254 3 February, 2010 : - - 'Battle for DJ's' Pull-in Pary goes off at Hall A2 Stand 330 on Sunday February 7th from 6 to 8 pm. The Pull-in Sax Me Up party goes off int he same spot at the same time on Monday. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45255 3 February, 2010 : - - There’s always a downside to summer - it just doesn’t last. This isn't the case in paradise though, the new home of Insight’s first ever concept store. Its opening in Bali last weekend was the perfect mix of nimiety and piety, hauling all that is good in the inner city out to the sprawling beaches of Indonesia. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45256 3 February, 2010 : - - Irvine -- La Jolla Group (LJG), the premiere multi-brand apparel licensing company with a portfolio of prominent brands including O’Neill Clothing USA, Lost Clothing, Metal Mulisha Clothing, and Rusty North America, today announced the appointment of Jim Shubin as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for its latest acquisition, True Love & False Idols (TLFI). http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45259 3 February, 2010 : - - Lakewood New Jersey -- Ergo, a surf and skate-inspired apparel company, has partnered with local New Jersey, non-profit organization, ‘NJ for Haiti,’ to donate more than $300,000 worth of apparel to the relief efforts of Haiti earthquake victims. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45261 2 February, 2010 : - - In it's first Back of School/Fall offering in the US, Rhythm brings you the stuff you need to still be ready for searching out those dawn patrols and looking cool on campus. A full range of apparel including fleece, flannels, and pants, plus up-dated tees and some beanies as well will now keep you in Rhythm all year round. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45228 2 February, 2010 : - - Boardwear brand Protest has launched its first ever UK collection and promises a design-led, eclectic range for Spring/Summer 2010. The brand’s offering to the UK brings a unique collection of board and streetwear defined, designers say, by bold, bright colors and underground art. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45235 1 February, 2010 : - - Fantasy Actions Sports League is back for the 2010 Surf Season with more prizes, more excitement and more money. Register now for Event 1 – the Quiksilver Pro at Snapper Rocks to compete for over $2,000 in cash and prizes. 1st place pays out $1,000 with the top 25 teams winning cash and prizes. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45206 1 February, 2010 : - - O’Neill, la célèbre marque de surf californienne a reçu le label de la Skin Cancer foundation pour ses Ozone, 24-7,lycras, le Regenerate (RG8) respectueux de l’environnement et ses produits en néoprène. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45207 1 February, 2010 : - - The Kicker public address system can be heard at surf events around the country, heard by competitors in their heats and the spectators on the beach. Kicker supports the Surfing America Prime Surf Series, Western Surfing Association Championships Tour, Professional Longboard Association ASP Surf Series, http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45214 1 February, 2010 : - - A new chapter opens for Armourdillo with a move of its headquarters from Melbourne, Australia to Southern California with the goal of broadening our horizons. The success of Armourdillo in Australia continues, and we’ve come to the U.S. to have some new adventures and to deliver our market-leading product to more customers around the world. http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45221 30 January, 2010 : - - Google’s John Herlihy speaks ahead of a major conference in March that will tackle such topics as creating a digital strategy; exploiting new technologies; and digitising your business model. “We are about to be hit by the fifth big wave of computing, and that’s the mobile internet. Desktops could be pretty irrelevant in about three or four years’ time.” http://www.asbe-surf.com/news.asp?Id_news=45189