Quiksilver & Volcom, in bankruptcy. Esteban Clot wins 69 LA TRIK CONTEST, “ROOMMATES” BMX Edit , and more, are featured in our weekly post.
Welcome to UWS news of the week, Febryary 14, 2025.
The owner of Quiksilver, Billabong, Volcom, and Roxy declares bankruptcy.
Liberated Brands, the operator of Quiksilver, Billabong, Volcom, and Roxy stores in the U.S., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leading to the closure of all 124 U.S. retail locations and the layoff of nearly 1,400 employees. The company cited challenges such as competition from fast fashion, high operating costs, and shifting consumer preferences towards e-commerce as key factors in its financial difficulties. Despite these closures, the parent company, Authentic Brands Group, plans to keep these iconic surf and skate brands alive by transitioning their licenses to new operators, ensuring continued availability through specialty retailers, department stores, and online platforms.
Esteban Clot and Lilou Richard wins 69 LA TRIK CONTEST.
Esteban Clot and Lilou Richard emerged victorious in the 69 LA TRIK CONTEST, a Scootering competition held last week in Lyon, France.
Esteban won the 2022 Extreme Barcelona Fernarndo Park Battle and the 2022 UWS Madrid Urban Sports Scooterng Park final.
Their recent triumph in Lyon underscores their continued excellence and commitment to advancing in the competitive Scootering scene.
“ROOMMATES” BMX Street Edit by Will Chappell.
“Nowear riders Michael Woodby and Jameson Keese went to visit their friend and filmer Will Chappell after his recent move to Barcelona in Spain. The boys went all out in the streets, Jameson got to push his technical tricks on some unique spots and Michael threw hammers down anything big and sketchy he could find. Don’t let the swim trunks fool you, these two pulled up to shred.”
Eurocamp Build is bringing a brand-new pumptrack to Platja d’Aro, Spain, set to be completed in just a few weeks. Designed for all skill levels, this track will be a paradise for riders looking to flow, pump, and send it in a top-tier spot.
LIAM ANDREU JOINS SKILLDASH BMX BRAND.
Spanish rider Liam Andreu, known for his fearless style and next-level tricks, is officially joining the SkillDash BMX family. With his raw talent and passion for pushing limits, he’s set to bring even more energy and innovation to the brand. Get ready for insane lines, big sends, and the next evolution of BMX with Liam in the mix!
Liam won silver in the 1st edition of UWS Porto Street Cup.