Volcom Offering Suits - The Apocalypse Is Upon Us

From the International Herald Tribune...

At a Christmas dinner, a relative was wearing a spiffy striped polo shirt. I liked the shirt so much that I asked about it, expecting it to be a golf item from Brooks Brothers with the iconic Golden Fleece logo. But he quickly corrected me - the polo was from a skate and snowboard apparel company. And the logo was a faceted stone, not a sheep.

"It's Volcom," said the relative, Aaron Behle, who is the chief executive and general manager of Dragon Alliance, an eyewear company that specializes in sunglasses and action sports goggles. "And, get this," he added. "Volcom makes suits." Read more.

Surf-Rodz/Proteak Collaboration

72” Teak Olo Gun Longboard

This exotic teak from Proteak is an exclusive to Surf-Rodz and has allowed both companies to focus on producing a body proportion longboard deck with the perfect balance of flex and weight while staying true to Eco-friendly manufacturing and Labor issues.

The SZ/Proteak longboard deck has a 100 percent natural flex that relates to bamboo. SZ/Proteak construction consists of laminated strips of teak and NO fiberglass or petroleum-based composites are used on this type of construction. This natural teak deck lamination combines the right amount of flex while offering you a lighter and lively ride.

Complete details here.

Black Friday Bargain Stock: Volcom

Like many high-growth stocks, Volcom (Nasdaq: VLCM) has been volatile, wiping out at any hint of slowing growth. Its latest face-plant gives investors an opportunity to buy shares of a great company at a bargain price.

If you recall, when it reported its most recent quarterly results, Volcom may have increased sales and earnings by more than 40%, but the company's guidance spooked investors and its stock plunged. In the last month, it's down more than 40%.

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