West 49 Inc., is a Canadian specialty retailer of fashion and apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment related to the action sports lifestyle. The retailer operates more than 100 stores across the country and is Canada is largest skateboard and snowboard chain. In 2005, it was ranked the 82nd fastest growing company in Canada.West 49 Inc. operates stores under several names West 49, Billabong, Element Canada, and Amnesia/Arsenic.On November 4, 2013, YM Inc. was confirmed as the new parent company of the retail chain.West 49 Inc., is a Canadian specialty retailer of fashion and apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment related to the action sports lifestyle. The retailer operates more than 100 stores across the country and is Canada is largest skateboard and snowboard chain. In 2005, it was ranked the 82nd fastest growing company in Canada.West 49 Inc. operates stores under several names West 49, Billabong, Element Canada, and Amnesia/Arsenic.On November 4, 2013, YM Inc. was confirmed as the new parent company of the retail chain.