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AUSTRALIA: Billabong issues profit warning as sales slump
19 December 2011
Shares in Australian surf wear brand Billabong were hit today as the company warned of slowing sales trends.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong to implement Lawson fashion software
30 September 2011
Australian-based boardsports maker Billabong International Limited is to implement the Lawson fashion solution to help improve its global supply chain operations and efficiency.
US: Volcom appoints CEO of Volcom Australia
24 March 2011
US apparel firm Volcom has announced that Dougall Walker has joined the company as chief executive officer of Volcom Australia.
Japan earthquake: apparel industry impact
21 March 2011
In the wake of the massive earthquake, tsunami and nuclear power plant explosions which have devastated many areas in the north of Japan, first thoughts are of course with the millions of people caught up in the tragedy. But there is a commercial cost to be considered too - including its possible impact on the apparel industry.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong profits hit by currency effects
21 February 2011
Australian surfwear firm Billabong has reported sinking first-half profits - citing a "very weak retail environment in Australia".
Speaking with style: Anthony Corsano, CEO, Anvil Knitwear
29 October 2010
Anvil Knitwear is ahead of some of the world's biggest clothing brands when it comes to sustainability. Here, CEO Anthony Corsano talks to just-style about the business case for social and environmental responsibility, and explains why it is a defining feature of the future of the apparel industry.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong to buy 38 surfwear stores
1 October 2010
Surfwear retailer Billabong International Limited today (1 October) said it has agreed to buy 38 stores, including the Surf Dive 'n' Ski (SDS) and Jetty Surf retail banners, from the General Pants Group.
CANADA: West 49 completes sale to Billabong
1 September 2010
Action sports retailer West 49 has told the Toronto Stock Exchange it has successfully completed its sale to Billabong International.
CANADA: Shareholders back West 49 sale
25 August 2010
Stockholders in action sports retailer West 49 have overwhelmingly backed plans to sell the company to surfwear business Billabong International.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong to buy Rush Surf retail chain
20 August 2010
Surfwear retailer Billabong International is to buy the 36-door Rush Surf retail chain in Australia.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong eyes growth as FY profit falls 4.5%
20 August 2010
Australian surfwear retailer Billabong International today (20 August) booked a 4.5% drop in full-year net profit after sales were hit by the continued appreciation of the Australian dollar, but said it sees earnings growth in the year ahead.
CANADA: West 49 gets approval to consider Billabong bid
23 July 2010
Canadian retailer West 49 has received an interim order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to proceed with a special meeting to consider being acquired by surfwear firm Billabong International.
CANADA: Zumiez pulls out of West 49 bid
14 July 2010
US sporting goods firm Zumiez has pulled out of the race to buy Canadian action sport retailer West 49 Inc after saying the two companies failed to agree on the terms of the due diligence process.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong to buy US apparel brand RVCA
12 July 2010
Australian clothing firm Billabong International Limited is to buy US youth apparel brand RVCA for an undisclosed sum.
CANADA: Zumiez outbids Billabong for West 49
12 July 2010
Another bidder has stepped into the ring to buy Canadian retailer West 49 Inc after the CAD99.0m (US$93.5m) tabled last month by Billabong International was beaten by a higher offer from US sporting goods chain Zumiez.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong to buy Canada's West 49 for US$93.5m
30 June 2010
Australian clothing firm Billabong International Limited is to expand in Canada after agreeing to buy West 49 Inc, one of its retail partners in the country, for CAD99.0m (US$93.5m).
INDONESIA: Billabong sued for $153m by ex-licensee
9 March 2010
Australian surfwear brand Billabong International is being sued by its former Indonesian licensee, CV Bali Balance (CVBB), over allegations the termination of its licence in 2005 was invalid.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong H1 profit drops 15% as sales fall
19 February 2010
Surfwear maker Billabong International Ltd today (19 February) posted a 15% drop in first-half profit, but said it continues to perform to expectation in a difficult global retail environment.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong to acquire stake in Surfstitch
23 December 2009
Surfwear group Billabong International Limited is to buy a stake in Australia’s leading online boardsports retailer, Surfstitch, for an undisclosed sum.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong to buy US online retailer
24 November 2009
Surfwear group Billabong International Limited is to buy US-based online boardsports retailer swell.com for an undisclosed sum.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong posts 9.2% FY profit slump
21 August 2009
Surfwear brand Billabong International has reported a 9.2% fall in net profit for the 2009 fiscal year, hit by a "steep slowdown in consumer spending".
AUSTRALIA: Billabong picks NGC PLM solution
1 July 2009
Surfwear company Billabong has chosen NGC (New Generation Computing) to provide software solutions for its PLM and global sourcing activities.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong completes A$291m capital raising
16 June 2009
Surfwear company Billabong has completed its A$291m (US$233m) capital raising programme after the retail component of the offer closed well over-subscribed.
CANADA: West 49 narrows Q1 loss on higher sales
11 June 2009
West 49 Inc, one of Canada’s leading action sport retailers, has narrowed its first quarter net loss thanks to higher sales and margins and lower expenses.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong cuts FY estimates on US slowdown
19 May 2009
Billabong has downgraded its full year profit estimates as the recession in the US bites into the company's earnings.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong buoyant despite 7% drop in H1 profit
20 February 2009
Surfwear maker Billabong International today (20 February) said it is on track to post full-year earnings per share growth of between 6% and 10%, despite reporting a 7.1% drop in first half profit.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong lowers FY earnings outlook
4 December 2008
Surfwear maker Billabong International Ltd has lowered its full year earnings guidance in response to what it describes as “a further deterioration in trading conditions” in the US.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong lifts FY forecast on slumping dollar
29 October 2008
Surfwear maker Billabong International Ltd yesterday (28 October) upgraded its guidance for the current financial year to 12% to 16% earnings per share growth, helped by the slumping value of the Australian dollar.
US: Adrenalina signs children’s footwear license
17 July 2008
Extreme sports retailer Adrenalina has signed as exclusive licensing agreement to sell Adrenalina-branded children’s footwear.
AUSTRALIA: Billabong acquires US retail partner
13 June 2008
Billabong International Limited is to buy the retail operations of Quiet Flight, one of its key retail partners on the US east coast.
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