BREAKING: Boardriders Inc. To Acquire Billabong
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WOW. Boardriders Inc. Announces Acquisition of Billabong.
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ASB MAGAZINE: There’s been a seismic shift overnight, and never in our wildest imagination did we dare to dream that Boardriders Inc (the parent co of Quiksilver, Roxy and DC) would acquire the Billabong Group to create the world’s leading action sports company. Standby for our exclusive interview with Boardriders APAC boss Greg Healy, and in the meantime, read the official statement from Boardriders. An ASX statement has also been released from Billabong, with shareholders intent to vote in favour of the $1 per share offer representing an implied enterprise value for the business of A$380 million.
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THE STATE OF INDEPENDENT RETAIL - By The Numbers.
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How is the health of the Australian independent surf retail sector – relative to the retail trends nationally? What effect does approximately 300 store closures in 10 years have on sales volumes and category performances? Is the decline of brick and mortar surf shops a necessary correction we had to have and what market forces are driving this change? ASB Regular Brian Walker – The Retail Doctor runs the number. This article is available to our Professional Edition Subscribers. SUBSCRIBE for 1 day, for one month or for the entire year. |
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