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Focuses on San Clemente, California-based surfwear company, Tavarua Island Surf Co. Firm's association with one of the world's top surfing destinations; Profiles of the owners; Fijian motifs on the clothing; Inspiration from the ancient island designs and culture. INSETS: South African surfers now part of OC scene;Island slated for millennium bash.

Focuses on the active sportswear industry in Orange County, California, focusing on surfwear. What is peddled by sellers; Information on top marketers of active sportswear; Reasons the industry is growing. INSET: Surfs up..

The article offers information on the Swim Collective trade show, produced by the California Swimwear Association, to be held at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, California on January 15-16, 2015.

The article reports on the move of TravisMathew LLC, an apparel maker, to expand the company's sportswear market image with retail to assert the company's lifestyle label.

The article reports that surf brand O'Neill Clothing USA in Irvine, California is confident that its activewear line O'Neill 365 will win a place in the women's workout apparel market dominated by Nike Inc. in Oregon, Beaverton, and Gap Inc. in San Francisco, California. O'Neill Director of Marketing Cedar Carter said they saw a need for an activewear line in the market where fashion merges with performance. O'Neill 365 are for women who perform activities such as running, hiking and walking.

The article reports on the condition of specialty sellers of clothes inspired by surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding in Orange County, California. Huntington Surf & Sport Inc. owner Aaron Pai says that clothing makers have been hit with the recession in the past two and a half years wherein his four Huntington Beach stores experienced a sharp decline in sales. Despite of the recession, the action sports clothing industry is hopeful that 2011 will be a rebound year.

The article presents information on Billabong USA targeting mature guys with their branded clothes. Billabong's brand company Honolua Surf Co., that makes clothes for people driving the surf business, is targeting men from the age group of 28-48 years. Billabong paid $15 million for buying Honolua Surf Co. four years ago. Honolua that sells its own clothes along with the others has about 24 stores, with majority of them in Hawaii. INSETS: Billabongs Naude Heads Up Surf Fundraiser;Billabong Acquires East Coast Store Chain.

The article provides information about several small scale businesses in California. O'Quinn Clothing, a surf and skate clothing business based in Huntington Beach, is privately held by former Nike Inc. sales executives Dean Quinn and Dale Road. Anaheim-based Hichborn Consulting Group has started Expert Suites which offers work space for forensic expert witnesses. Balboa Baby & Co. is a Newport Beach-based firm, owned and managed by Noel and Shirley Pepys, that specializes in baby slings.

Reports on the secrecy of Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. about its plans for a new chain of stores set to be unveiled later this year in Anaheim, California. Popularity of the retailer for its PacSun stores, which target 12- to 18-year-olds with surf clothes; Speculation that the new chain will sell shoes and even skateboards and surfboards; Plans of the company to increase the size of its stores.

Reports on mergers involving sportswear manufacturers in Orange County, California, as of August 16, 2004. Offer made by New York-based Warnaco Group Inc. for Irvine-based Ocean Pacific Apparel Corp.; Greensboro, North Carolina-based VF Corp.'s purchase of Santa Fe Springs-based skate shoe company Vans Inc.; Huntington Beach-based surfwear manufacturer Quiksilver Inc.'s purchase of Vista-based DC Shoes Inc.; Acquisition prices.

Reports on the business relocation for the parent company of hip surf and skatewear maker Ezekiel Clothing Inc., American Fashion Inc. of Chula Vista to Irvine, California. Terms of the lease of a building in Irvine; Business strategies; Operations and financial performance.

Reports on the buyout of surfwear maker Redsand Inc. by Perry Ellis International Inc. in Orange County, California. Influence of sales growth rate for surfwear outpacing other types of apparel on the company's decision; Signing of an office space to be leased by the company; Hiring of several executives for the business operation.

Reports on Orange County, California surfwear and apparel markers' competition to sign young athletes involved in extreme sports. Reason of manufacturers for hiring young athletes; Downsides of hiring young athletes; Manufacturers' preference for young athletes with edgier attitudes.

Reports on the plan of Orange County, California-based surfwear maker, Hurley International LLC, to enter the European market. Reason behind the company's plan; Preparations being done by the company for the launching of the European business.

Reports on the crossover of surfing wear companies to the motocross sector. Common elements shared by motocross, surfing and skateboarding; Promotional activities through recognition of talent and personality of athletes; Von Zipper and Sole Technology Inc. as examples.

Reports on the growth of Orange County, California-based apparel maker Lost Boys. Management and marketing practices; Increase in sales; Hope of developing a national following.

Reports on the holding of the Action Sports Retailer Trade Expo at the San Diego Convention Center in California in September 2001. Exhibition by surfwear companies; Discussion of sportswear retailing issues.

Reports that surfwear manufacturers based in Orange County, California have devoted larger portions of their marketing budgets to in-store advertising programs. Goal of increasing sales; Command of center retail space with bold signage, surfing images, giant floor stickers and light stencils.

Reports that Marvin Winkler, chairman and chief executive officer of Irvine, California-based surfwear maker Gotcha International, is reviewing four offers to buy a stake in Gotcha. Aim of having a partner that will focus on Gotcha while he works on other business interests; Promotions held by Gotcha; License acquired by Quiksilver from Gotcha.

Features the family-owned Raj Manufacturing Inc. based in Tustin, California and one of the largest swimsuit companies in the United States. Founding by Marta and Raj Bhathal; Expansion activities; History of the business.

Reports the initial public offering (IPO) of the Billabong International Ltd. in Australia. Implications of the IPO for Billabong USA and the Australian surfwear industry; Details on accessories and apparel ranges; Assessment of company finance and sales; Emphasis on company development. INSET: From Surfboard Shaper to Surfwear Maker.

Highlights the decision of Anaheim, California-based swimwear manufacturer Lunada Bay Corp. to end its contract as licensee for Mossimo Inc. Reason for Lunada's decision; Contract signed by Lunada to design swimwear for Bebe Stores Inc.; Amount of loss incurred by Mossimo.

Reports on the entry of surfwear manufacturing firms in Orange County, California into the home accessories market. Quiksilver Inc.; Ocean Pacific; Toes on the Nose; Range and features of home accessory products; Reason for entry into and sale of home accessories.

Focuses on the market for branded swimwear in the United States. Price range of swimsuit with popular labels; Reasons of retailers for placing emphasis on branded products; Top swimwear brands; Competition in the market. INSET: Brands, licensees often work closely.

The article reports on the contribution of Billabong USA's acquisition of sunglass maker VonZipper to the expansion of both companies in California. VonZipper has bridged the gap between surfers and fashion people by designing stylish and comfortable sunglasses and goggles that match Billabong's surf-inspired clothes and accessories. With Billabong's aid, VonZipper was able to unveil four styles of sunglasses and goggles during Action Sports Retailer trade show.

The article reports that snowboard clothing maker Westlife Distribution USA LLC opened a small headquarters for surf and skate wear in Montebelluna, Northern Italy. Director of marketing Kristin Cusic said that the company plans to accelerate operations as brand awareness and overall sales increase. Westlife is just one of several Orange County surf and skate brands that have expanded their operations to Europe in order to increase sales.

The article focuses on the surfwear industry of Orange County, California. Surfwear is now big business--and it is turned surf rats into multimillionaires who can afford to indulge their hobbies in ways many never imagined. The kings of surfwear are not the richest of the rich in the county. But an industry based on Southern California's laidback beach culture has made many wealthy. In some ways, executives at surfwear companies are like any others. They sport bulging bank accounts and sizable stock holdings.

Reports on economic contributions of surfwear and other manufacturers of action sportswear in Orange County, California. Gains in local employment posted by Paul Frank Industries Inc., Volcom and Billabong USA; Percent increase in employment in the apparel industry; Ennis Inc.'s acquisition of Alstyle Apparel & Activewear Manufacturing Co.

Presents news and developments in business and commerce in California compiled as of May 2004. Launch of two magazines by the Orange County-based Uptown Marketing Publications; Product launches by the Santa Cruz-based surfwear company, O'Neill Clothing; Appointment of managing supervisor for the Newport Beach-based Gold Public Relations.

Reports on the plans of Burton Snowboards Inc. to pluck its Analog Streetwear clothing division and move it to Irvine, California. Land area of the facility leased by the action sports company; Yearly sales of the business; Plans to shift design for other brands in the city.

Profiles CEO Bob McKnight of Quicksilver Inc. who was an honorable mention of the Business Journal's Businessperson of the Year in Huntington Beach, California. Contributions made to the increased sales of the company; Number of stores being opened and acquired by McKnight; Partnership with Glorious Sun Enterprises Ltd. which offers a positive impact to the company.

Reports on the participation of Orange County, California companies at the Action Sports Retailer Trade Expo held at the San Diego Convention Center in California in September 2001. Lunada Bay Corp.; Electric Visual Evolution; Quiksilver Inc.; Black Flys; Ocean Pacific Apparel Corp.

Reports that Irvine, California-based Ocean Pacific Apparel Corp. has tapped Tag Apparel Group to manufacture its junior and girls sportswear line.

Reports that Orange County, California-based surfwear manufacturer Roial Apparel plans to affiliate with a bigger company for expansion. Sales performance in 2000; Distribution strategy; Ownership of the firm by Bobby Knudtson and Casey Wheat; Possible affiliation with Quiksilver Inc.

Reports on the sports clothes show Action Sports Retailer Trade Show held in Long Beach, California in February 2001. Number of attendees and companies; Popularity of fitted styles with hidden pockets, low-rise or hip-hugger jeans; Other clothing trends shown.

Reports that Irvine, California-based surfwear maker Billabong USA is developing a retail division to support specialty stores. Hiring of Steve Culley to head the division; Profile on Culley; Partnership with Pacific Brands; Projected sales; Trends in the surfwear retailing industry.

Previews the 2001 Action Sports Retailer Trade Expo to be held in Long Beach, California. Showcasing of skateboarding gear and apparel; Participation of skateboard shoe makers like Sole Technology Inc., Vans Inc., DC Shoes Inc. and Osiris Shoes; Expected attendance figures; Participation of various producers of apparel and sporting goods.

Focuses on the plans of surfwear maker Quiksilver Inc. to launch a line of Fidra golf clothes in Hungtington Beach, California. Selection of John Ashworth as designer of Fidra; Business operation of the company; Association of the company with surf shops.

Reports on the growth of sportswear maker and retailer Quicksilver Inc. of Huntington Beach, California. Financial performance for the period ended June 30, 2000; Expansion of the company's retail surf shop business.

Deals with the plan of Australia-based surfwear firm Billabong to go public on the Australian Stock Exchange. Projected amount that the firm will raise in an initial public offering (IPO); History of the firm; Australian brokerages considering underwriting Billabong's IPO.

Focuses on casual-wear retailer Pacific Sunwear of California Inc.'s Internet operations in the United States. Total sales; Advantages of establishing an online presence; Pacific's plans in using its online presence in its expansion efforts.

Reports on the growth of Costa Mesa, California-based surfwear company Hurley International. Bob Hurley as president; Products offered by the company; Hurley's launch of an agressive campaign in 1998.

Features the Costa Mesa, California-based sportswear company Lucy Love owned by designer Holly Sharp. Designs of Lucy Love's swimwear line; Sharp's job experiences in the swimwear industry; Estimated annual sales of the sportswear company; Planned additional product lines.

Describes the surfwear company Quicksilver's building in Huntington Beach, California. Architectural features of the building; Functions of the building's fashion show area; Bauer and Wiley Architects as the selected designers of the building.

Focuses on Irvine, California-based surfwear firm Toes on the Nose's plan to move to Costa Mesa, California. Addition of four sales representatives on the East Coast; Projected sales for 1999; National advertising campaign.

Reports on the sales growth of Orange County, California's swimwear industry. Role of the El Nino rain in the rise and decline of sales in the swimsuit sector; Factor that triggered the surge in the swimwear market; Analysis of swimwear's sale decline during the Spring season.

Focuses on the Action Sports Retailer (ASR) Trade Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. Gathering of Orange County's action sports apparel manufacturers for the industry's largest national convention; Aim of the Trade Expo; Most significant development in the 1998 Trade Expo.