Quiksilver, Inc., based in Huntington Beach, California, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of surfwear and other boardsport-related equipment. It has developed from a 1970s boardshort company into a multinational apparel and accessory company grounded in the philosophy of youth.
Quiksilver's products are sold throughout the world, primarily in surf shops, skate shops and other specialty stores that provide authentic retail experience for their customers. It caters to the young and athletic with their products sold under such brands as Quiksilver, Roxy, Raisins, Hawk, Radio Fiji, and Gnu. The company also owns the DC Shoes skateboard shoe brand (acquired in 2004) of footwear and apparel for young men and juniors. Quiksilver operates over 600 stand-alone stores in major cities across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.