Surf Summit 21: Closing Day & A Lesson from Bobby Hundreds
Talks from Alterra Mountain Co.'s Erik Forsell and Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks, and key learnings on racial diversity.
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Camp Woodward Believes Inclusivity Is the Way to Reach the Next Generation
Camp Woodward execs explain strategy to ‘resurrect growth of past decades’ and new initiative for kids of industry parents.
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SIMA Surf Summit 21 Gathers 100 Industry Execs in Cabo
This year's speakers include Paralympic Gold Medalist Alana Nichols, Bobby Hundreds and RVCA Global GM Kevin Meehan.
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Rip Curl Promotes Dylan Slater to President, North America
Longstanding Rip Curl President Kelly Gibson to transition to non-executive board member.
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Agenda Show Partners With Stab Magazine to Revamp Surf Section of Show
The surf lifestyle media company will bring a newly curated look to the show's surf section this summer.
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Outdoor Retailer Moves OR + Snow Show Dates To Better Align with Buying Groups
SIA President Nick Sargent on why the decision was made to move the show to later in January, and how the industry is reacting.
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Globe Appoints Eric Tomlinson as Marketing Director North America
Surf industry marketing exec re-joins the team at Southern California apparel and footwear brand.
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How a Small Tech Company Aims to Evolve the Action and Outdoor Sports Experience
Bonx Founder and CEO Takahiro Miyaska on why he sees massive opportunity in the North American market.
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2018 Oakley Surf Shop Challenge to Kick Off at New Smyrna Beach, Florida
The seven-event series gets underway May 16, and will determine America's most-core surf shop.
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Nico Müller Gives the ‘Locals Only’ Tour of Laax, Switzerland
Cruise around the mountain with Müller and get a look at his favorite spots to hang in his hometown.
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Dew Tour Adds Women’s Skateboard Street and Park Competitions to Summer Event
The world's best female skaters will compete in Long Beach, June 28 - July 1, 2018.
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How a Streetwear Vet is Bringing Lessons From the Apparel Industry to Craft Beer
Beach Grease Founder creates a different craft brewery experience inspired by Santa Cruz roots, old cars, surfing and art & ta
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Volcom Receives Fair Labor Association Accreditation
The achievement reflects the brand's journey to uphold a high standard for the workers in its global supply chain.
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Boardrider Inc’s Acquisition of Billabong is Now Complete
As the deal officially closes, a long list of Billabong board members have resigned their positions.
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Why Birkenstock is Back on the Radar: CEO David Kahan Says ‘Never Compromise Brand Equity’
The centuries-old brand is making a come back by holding true to its self-proclaimed 'geeky' roots and creating market scarcity.
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A Look at RVCA’s New Mission Viejo Concept Store and the Brand’s Global Expansion
Marking the brand’s first mall-based location, Mission Viejo is the sixth retail concept store the brand has opened.
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How Seea Evolved its Sourcing, Manufacturing and Packaging Process to Become More Sustainable
Founder and Designer Amanda Chinchelli makes the case for updating business practices to benefit the environment, above all else.
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CSEF Founders on Why Sending Skateboarders to College is the Future
The foundation held its first fundraiser, gathering more then $5k towards supplementing youth education.
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The Ecology Center Teams Up With Encinitas Community; Looks to Scale ‘Farm to Table’ Message
Executive Director Evan Marks downloads on how this youth program could be the model for future global initiatives.
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Slowtide and Laserwolf Talk About Their New Collaboration Towel
The artist and towel brand talk photography, process and nicknames.
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Body Glove Expands Distribution Into Europe
The deal will extend the Southern California brand's reach to more than 1,000 new retailers in the region.
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DC Shoes Names New Vice President of Footwear
After 15 years of industry experience, Cory Long will return to DC Shoes in a new role.
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How Sanuk is Expanding its Gender-Neutral Footwear Strategy
"We don’t want to tout a different message based on gender. Inclusivity is paramount."