Billabong changes the subject of takeover talks

Confirming a previous report, Billabong International said it is in discussions to sell West 49, the action sports retail chain it owns in Canada, which has more than 70 stores. It could not be determined whether Zumiez is in fact the partner in the discussion, as we was previously reported ...

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