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Billabong
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Billabong

Billabong

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Billabong, an Australian surfwear retailer, offers apparel, accessories, and board sports products under various brands, now owned by Boardriders, Inc.

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Irvine, CA, US
Founded
1973
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Billabong International Limited, founded on November 6, 1973, by Gordon and Rena Merchant in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, is a prominent surfwear retailer. The company's core mission is to provide high-quality apparel and accessories that cater to the surfing and broader board sports community. Billabong offers a wide range of products including boardshorts, wetsuits, t-shirts, backpacks, and other accessories. Their market focus extends to surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding enthusiasts globally.

Notable figures associated with Billabong include its founder Gordon Merchant and David Tanner, who has held the position of CEO. The company went public on the Australian Securities Exchange in August 2000 and was later acquired by Boardriders, Inc. Billabong has achieved significant financial milestones, including a revenue of A$1.27 billion in 2014. With a substantial workforce and a strong brand presence, Billabong has made a lasting impact on the surfwear and board sports industry.

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Billabong - Quick Facts

Who are Billabong's competitors?

Companies similar to Billabong include Quiksilver, Roxy.Com, Boardcave and Sportiqe.

When was Billabong founded?

Billabong was founded in 1973.

Where is Billabong's headquarters located?

Billabong's headquarters is located in Irvine, CA, US.

Billabong - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • Ecommerce
  • Retail
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Accessories
  • Apparel
Tags
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 315000Apparel Manufacturing
  • 315200Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2300Apparel And Other Finished Products Made From Fabrics And Similar Material
  • 2380Miscellaneous Apparel And Accessories
  • 2389Apparel And Accessories, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 315250Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)
  • 339920Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing
  • 330000Manufacturing
  • 339000Miscellaneous Manufacturing
  • 339900Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2330Women's, misses', and juniors outerwear
  • 2339Women's, Misses', and Juniors' Outerwear, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 3949Sporting And Athletic Goods, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 3900Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
  • 3940Dolls, Toys, Games And Sporting And Athletic Goods