PROFESSIONAL EDITION
GOLD COAST TO HOST THE 6th BIENNIAL GLOBAL WAVE CONFERENCE
ASB MAGAZINE: The granddaughter of the late, great former Prime Minister Bob Hawke will open the 6th biennial Global Wave Conference as the first of several key speaker on Tuesday…
YETI LAUNCHES IN NEW ZEALAND
ASB MAGAZINE: Yeti CEO Matt Reintjes announced that following the brands success in Australia they would be crossing the ditch and operating in New Zealand through a combination of Yeti’s own…
WOOLY TV REVIEWS URBANSURF
ASB MAGAZINE: In this instalment of WOOLY TV Star Surf’s Wooly Macpherson discusses Slater’s ‘Surf Ranch’ and the new URBNSURF in Melbourne. The review covers wave types, what board/fins to ride, how…
BOARDRIDERS ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIA BUSHFIRE RELIEF EFFORTS
ASB MAGAZINE: Boardriders Inc., the world’s largest action sports and lifestyle company including the Billabong, ROXY, Quiksilver, DC Shoes, RVCA and Element brands announced that it is launching a multi-prong relief effort…
‘JUST BLOODY REMARKABLE’ – RIP CURL FOUNDERS REFLECT ON KATHMANDU SALE & 50 YEARS
In late 2019, Doug Warbrick and Brian Singer pulled off the sale of their beloved Rip Curl with the same integrity and felicitous timing that have characterised so many of……
GARRY WALL ON QUIKSILVER’S RETURN TO ISPO AND PLANS FOR TOKYO 2020
ASB MAGAZINE: Garry Wall, Global General Manager of Quiksilver has been with the brand since 1993 in a variety of key roles and is no stranger to readers of ASB…
ACTIONWATCH OZ NOV DOWN JUST (-0.3%)
ACTIONWATCH: Our ActionWatch Oz panel closed down just (-0.3%) for the month of November compared to the previous year. While only slightly down November results brings the YTD (-1.4%) and arresting some…
CAREER MOVES NOV-DEC 2019
JAMES ROBINSON CARVES OUT After almost eighteen years full-time and eight years of freelance for the Liquid Culture / Australian Apparel / White Room Intl group, James is moving…
ACTIONWATCH (USA) YTD 2019 GROWTH STAYS AT +4%
ACTIONWATCH: November turned out to be a bit lackluster after the blockbuster +15% growth in October. From a broad category perspective there has been continued strength in Apparel while Footwear had…
CORONA x 2020 PIHA PRO (NZ)
ASB MAGAZINE: The World Surf League (WSL) announced that Corona will be the title partner of the 2020 Piha Pro Challenger Series (CS) event in New Zealand. The Corona Piha Pro will…
DHD GOLD COAST FACTORY ERUPTS IN FLAMES
ASB MAGAZINE: Flames have engulfed the DHD factory on Boxing Day, creating thick plumes of black smoke and causing extensive damage. Ten fire crews fought the blaze at the DHD…
FCS SHAPER AWARDS ‘THE ICON’ JON PYZEL
ASB MAGAZINE: Following the recent announcement of Bob McTavish as the inaugural FCS Legend Shaper Award recipient, it’s now with great pleasure that we announce the recipient of the Icon…