Mixed messages continue to pile up like ships off West Coast ports over the labor contract between the International Longshore Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association set to expire July 1.

Surf lifestyle and hardgoods brand Captain Fin Co. has been acquired by Liberated Brands, the global master licensee for Volcom and Spyder.

National Park recreational visits slipped by 5% in May to 26,573,350 from 27,831,141, but year-to-date visits are still positive at 95,206,611, a 4% improvement over last year’s 91,790,927 visits.