Noisemakers: How Minimal Board Designs and Videos Brought Korua Shapes to the Helm
Korua's Nicholas Wolken on following the directional board craze, with an emphasis on simple branding.
Transworld Business Category
Featured Transworld Business Articles
Editor's Picks
Dakine Acquired By Body Glove Parent, Marquee Brands
Under new ownership, the brand will have its operations licensed out but will retain its teams in Hood River and Annecy, France.
Active Launches New Program to Recruit and Retain Youth Consumers
Director of Special Projects Nick Jacobs weighs in on how “The Crew” will help Active enhance awareness and loyalty.
Patagonia to Donate $10 Million to Environmental Preservation
After saving millions of dollars from a tax cut that has negative impacts on the environment, Patagonia is sticking to their guns.
Latest Transworld Business Articles
Endeavor Design Inc. Acquires Sandbox Helmets
Sandbox joins Canadian rider-owned and operated Endeavor Snowboards and Airhole Facemasks.
Agenda Long Beach January Show Postponed as Reed Pivots to Consumer-Facing Events
Parent company Reed Expo has put Agenda's B2B platform aside to focus on festival events in Southern California.
How a New Campaign, Women-Led Wednesday, Aims to Elevate Females In Adventure Sports
Founder Cassie Abel has one message to share: "Vote with your dollars for women in leadership."
Burton Wins FSC Leadership Award
The snowboard brand is highlighted for its commitment to responsible manufacturing for forest conservation.
evo Founder and CEO Bryce Phillips Weighs In on Whistler Village Sports Purchase
The multi-store retailer has recently come full circle, after purchasing one of the first shops they did business with.
Noisemakers: How Arcade Belt Co. Is Pushing Through a Saturated Market
Co-founder Tristan Queen shares what he believes has been crucial to Arcade maintaining credibility with the core.
Latest Transworld Business Articles, Part 2
Sage Erickson On Being the Only Surfer (and Woman) in a New Campaign with Kobe Bryant
The pro surfer on supporting an 'honest' product, and what it's like to work with Bryant, Sheckler and other household names.
Patagonia Weighs In on Recent Political Endorsements
Known for its environmental conservation efforts, the brand discusses casting "a vote for public lands."
Taylor Steele Joins BLDG Active as Creative Director
Recognized for his work on surf films 'Proximity' and 'Momentum Generation,' Steele brings his creative talents to BLDG Active.
Latest Transworld Business Articles, Part 3
The Strategy Behind New Women’s Surf Brand, SISSTREVOLUTION
Industry vets Paul Naude and Gina Turpel explain how SISSTR came to be, the brand's direction and market opportunity.
Burton Makes a Shift to It’s Executive Structure With Co-CEO Roles
The brands says the change is a natural evolution, allowing the Carpenter's more time for European business and other growth.
The Evolution of Imperial Motion: Why This PNW Brand is Investing in its Wetsuit Program
Co-founder Spencer Goetz discusses plans for growth, including new categories for 2019.
Chris Smith is Electric’s New East Coast Sales Rep
Twenty-year industry veteran Chris Smith will now oversee sales for the brand in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Pro Skater Evan Smith on His New Outdoor Brand, No Hotels
"As skateboarders, we keep it right on the edge of society." Smith's new brand represents this movement.
Erik Logan Joins World Surf League as President of Content, Media and WSL Studios
Logan is an avid stand up paddleboarder with deep media experience.
SIMA Awards Are Back – and Nominations Are Now Open for 2018
The surf industry awards have several new categories and will culminate in February 2019 with a live ceremony.
Noisemakers: How Album Surf’s Creativity Gained Them a Global Following
"As long as you can create your own audience, and live in that space, you don't have to be massive to run a sustainable business."
Peak Resorts VP of Operations Jesse Boyd On Snow Time Inc. Acquisition
Following the recent $76 million three-mountain deal, Peak Resorts discusses the future of small, privately-owned resorts.
Noisemakers: How Joe Sexton is Building His Brand, Public Snowboards
The professional snowboarder and brand founder filled us in on Public's success strategy after 3 years in business.