Podium Venture Group, Inc. has retained first option to acquire a majority interest in Corduroy Surf Company – a surf equipment, apparel, and art retailer with both storefront and online sales planned.

“While we were enjoying a relatively smooth start to Q2, 2007 – we are in the process of building this company through the acquisitions and development of emerging action and lifestyle sports brands. Corduroy Surf Co., in its start-up stage, has developed a plan with tremendous ambition and vision. Simply looking at the comparable retail models in the industry; Pacific Sunwear of California Inc., Zumiez Inc., Urban Outfitters Inc., and also looking at the many successful online retailers i.e.; Bluefly.com, and Backcountry.com, it is easy to see the potential for organic growth and revenue. It also does not go unnoticed that the retail application provides a synergy with our other brands.” – Jim McGinley, President & CEO, Podium Venture Group, Inc.

Corduroy Surf Company will be headquartered in Maine and is scheduled to open its first retail storefront, CORDUROY, later this Spring.