When a company has been family-owned for as long as Body Glove has, it’s hard to imagine what it would look like under any other circumstances.
So when we got word earlier this month that the iconic surf brand had been acquired by New York-based acquisition and development company Marquee Brands, we had some questions on how Body Glove would make that transition—especially with so many of the Meistrell family members still guiding the ship … More
On Thursday, tollway officials in Orange County, California, agreed to withdraw their controversial approval of a six-lane highway that would cut through San Onofre State Park — home to the famed Trestles surf break.
The legal settlement, originally reported by The Los Angeles Times, puts to rest five separate lawsuits filed by the State of California and environmental coalitions like the National Resources Defense Council over a proposal to … More
All the action on the XXL BodyBoard contest Sumol Special Edition 2009 at Praia do Norte/Portugal.
Portuguese top 20 and some international riders competing in big swell conditions…reaching 15ft in the morning!!
Marquee Brands, who recently purchased fashion brand Ben Sherman and Italian luxury brand Bruno Magli, has acquired Body Glove; Meistrell family will remain a minority interest
Family-owned for more than 60 years, Body Glove is handing over the reigns to licensing acquisition and development company Marquee Brands, based out of New York and London.
Founded in Redondo Beach, California by the Meistrell family, Body Glove will remain in its home town.
Marquee plans to set up shop on the west coast in order to better manager its newest portfolio member.
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