What are the big three surf brands?
The business of surfing The Big Three — Rip Curl, Quiksilver, and Billabong — are now owned offshore. The $350 million sale of Rip Curl to Kathmandu was the final nail in the coffin of Aussie surf brand independence. Big logos are out. Initially focusing on board shorts, Quiksilver rapidly expanded into the world’s largest surf apparel brand, with its iconic “mountain wave” logo becoming synonymous with surfing.
What surf brands were sold?
The acquisition of Boardriders by Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a surprising move, with a purchase price of approximately $1. ABG sees in integrating Boardriders’ iconic brands, such as Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, DC Shoes, RVCA, and Element, into its diverse portfolio. Boardriders, Inc. Quiksilver, Roxy, DC Shoes, Billabong, Element, Von Zipper, RVCA, and XCEL.
Which surf brands are closing?
Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom, once a magnet for Millennials looking for surfer and skateboard-inspired clothing, are permanently closing all of their stores. All Billabong, Quiksilver and Volcom stores in the U. S.All Billabong, Quiksilver and Volcom stores will close in the U. S. Liberated Brands LLC, filed for bankruptcy on Sunday in the U. S. District of Delaware. Liberated Brands has 124 retail locations across the country, which also include the brands: Spyder, RVCA, Roxy and Honolua.Authentic Brands Group (ABG) – which owns Billabong, Volcom, RVCA, Quiksilver, Roxy, and others – has pulled the licenses from Liberated Brands, and distributed them to new operators.Quiksilver, Billabong, and Volcom stores around the country are being closed after the U. S. Liberated Brands filed for bankruptcy.