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Published by Aroq Ltd.Sat, 25 May 2013 10:27:36 GMTSat, 25 May 2013 10:27:36 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Kering-owned skatewear brand Volcom has appointed former Billabong executive Mandy Fry to the newly-created position as vice president of its women's division.http://www.just-style.com/news/surfwear-maker-volcom-adds-to-womens-team_id117925.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalThu, 23 May 2013 11:05:00 GMTAustralian surfwear brand Billabong has requested a voluntary suspension of trading in its shares so it can progress takeover discussions with interested parties.http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-requests-voluntary-share-suspension_id117791.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalThu, 09 May 2013 13:16:00 GMTAustralian surfwear brand Billabong has placed its shares in another trading halt today (7 May) ahead of an update regarding the potential sale of the business.http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-in-trading-halt-ahead-of-update_id117756.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalTue, 07 May 2013 11:41:00 GMTBillabong has extended exclusive talks with Sycamore Partners and former Americas boss Paul Naude to consider the potential sale of the Australian surfwear brand. http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-extends-talks-with-sycamore-partners_id117630.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalWed, 24 Apr 2013 11:27:00 GMTAustralian surfwear brand Billabong will enter ten days of exclusive talks with a consortium led by the former boss of the brand's America's division after the group cut its bid by 45% to AUD0.60 per share.http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-in-exclusive-talks-as-bid-cut-to-aud287m_id117474.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalTue, 09 Apr 2013 11:42:00 GMTThe most read stories on just-style this week include a look at apparel software trends, concerns that a recent surge in cotton prices is due to China building its reserves, and PVH's surprise that integration of Warnaco will cost more than initially expected.http://www.just-style.com/news/just-styles-most-read-stories-this-week_id117455.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalFri, 05 Apr 2013 12:34:00 GMTBillabong has indefinitely suspended its shares from trading as it continues takeover talks with its two suitors. http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-suspends-shares-as-it-extends-talks_id117445.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalThu, 04 Apr 2013 12:28:00 GMTAustralian surfwear brand Billabong has halted trading in its shares while negotiations continue with its two suitors. http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-halts-trading-as-takeover-talks-continue_id117422.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalTue, 02 Apr 2013 11:42:00 GMTAustralian surfwear brand Billabong halted trading in its shares today (21 March) after its share price plummeted 14.2% on concerns about a potential takeover offer expected next week. http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-halts-trading-as-share-price-plummets_id117346.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalThu, 21 Mar 2013 15:15:00 GMTStruggling Australian surfwear brand Billabong International has swung to a first-half loss after writing off the value of its brands - and says that from next month it intends to slash the number of apparel suppliers that it uses to less than one-fifth of the current total.http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-to-axe-suppliers-following-h1-loss_id117060.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalFri, 22 Feb 2013 13:32:00 GMTThe most read stories on just-style this week include a look at how sourcing is going to be in 2013, a spotlight on why buyer interest in Billabong has not yet turned into a deal, and M&S extending its RFID tagging programme to all clothing and homeware products in its 700 stores.http://www.just-style.com/news/just-styles-most-read-stories-this-week_id116709.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalFri, 18 Jan 2013 12:58:00 GMTFor all of the suitors circling Billabong, the Australian surfwear brand is yet to see much action. With four bidders showing interest over the past year, Petah Marian looks at why none of the interest has so far turned into a deal.http://www.just-style.com/analysis/spotlight-onwhats-wrong-with-billabong_id116685.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalWed, 16 Jan 2013 15:56:00 GMTAustralian surfwear brand Billabong has received a rival bid for the brand from VF Corp and private equity firm Altamont Capital Partners, which matches an offer from US boss Paul Naude and Sycamore Partners.http://www.just-style.com/news/vf-corp-launches-rival-bid-for-billabong_id116637.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalMon, 14 Jan 2013 11:28:00 GMTAustralian surfwear brand Billabong has appointed Peter Myers as group chief financial officer, replacing Craig White who resigned last month.http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-names-myers-as-cfo_id116619.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalFri, 11 Jan 2013 11:51:00 GMTAustralian surfwear brand Billabong has opened its books to a consortium comprising the company's former head of its Americas business. http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-opens-books-to-latest-bidders_id116528.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalWed, 02 Jan 2013 16:36:00 GMTCraig White, chief financial officer of Billabong, has resigned from the Australian surfwear brand as it mulls a AUD524m (US$549.8m) takeover bid.http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-cfo-white-resigns_id116488.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalThu, 20 Dec 2012 11:19:00 GMTAustralian surfwear brand Billabong today (19 December) confirmed details of a AUD524m buyout bid - but shares fell 13.3% after the company issued another profit warning.http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-warns-on-profit-as-524m-bid-confirmed_id116486.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalWed, 19 Dec 2012 14:51:00 GMTAustralian surfwear brand Billabong has signed a distribution agreement with Arvind Lifestyle Brands, a subsidiary of Indian textile and apparel major Arvind Ltd.http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-inks-distribution-deal-with-arvind_id116425.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalWed, 12 Dec 2012 12:47:00 GMTAustralian surfwear brand Billabong has seen its share price jump after the head of its Americas business temporarily stepped aside to explore a potential buyout of the company.http://www.just-style.com/news/billabong-director-mulls-buyout-bid_id116172.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalMon, 19 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMTPrivate equity firm TPG Capital has withdrawn its bid for Australian surfwear brand Billabong. http://www.just-style.com/news/tpg-capital-drops-billabong-bid_id115798.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=billabong-internationalFri, 12 Oct 2012 10:34:00 GMT