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Waterman’s Ball 2026: SIMA Honors Matt Biolos, Greg MacGillivray and Save The Waves Coalition

Waterman’s Ball 2026: SIMA Honors Matt Biolos, Greg MacGillivray and Save The Waves Coalition

We have lots of photos from SIMA's Waterman's Ball which honored Matt Biolos, Greg MacGillivray and Save The Waves Coalition, with Surf Expo and Audi headlining as event sponsors.

News July 20, 2026
New OR Show Director on Minneapolis, Wild Reach, and What He Wants the Industry to Take Away

New OR Show Director on Minneapolis, Wild Reach, and What He Wants the Industry to Take Away

From the decision to take the show to Minneapolis to what a few days at Outdoor Retailer 2026 looks like, new Group Show Director Matthew Mathiasen shares his vision for…

News July 16, 2026
Foot Locker Adding Salomon Raises a Question for Outdoor Retailers, Says Powell

Foot Locker Adding Salomon Raises a Question for Outdoor Retailers, Says Powell

Foot Locker will add Salomon's XT-6 to its lineup starting July 19, a move advisor Matt Powell says reflects a sneaker market shifting beyond Nike. Powell also questions why outdoor…

News July 15, 2026
Vail Resorts Unveils New “Epic Experience” Strategy, Says Pass and Acquisitions Were “Not the End Goal”

Vail Resorts Unveils New “Epic Experience” Strategy, Says Pass and Acquisitions Were “Not the End Goal”

Vail Resorts is rolling out a multi-year guest experience overhaul called "Epic Experience," investing in food, private lessons, gear rental and digital tools. CEO Rob Katz says the Epic Pass…

News July 15, 2026
SIMA’s Waterman’s Ball Returns This Week to Celebrate Surfing Icons and Protect Oceans

SIMA’s Waterman’s Ball Returns This Week to Celebrate Surfing Icons and Protect Oceans

SIMA's Waterman's Ball returns Friday, July 17 to The Ranch at Laguna Beach, honoring Greg MacGillivray, Matt Biolos and Save The Waves Coalition while raising funds for ocean conservation. A…

News July 14, 2026
DoorDash-Shopify Integration Creates On-Demand Delivery for Independent and Smaller Retailers

DoorDash-Shopify Integration Creates On-Demand Delivery for Independent and Smaller Retailers

DoorDash's new Shopify integration will allow smaller brick-and-mortar businesses to offer their customers on-demand delivery.

News July 14, 2026
This Thursday! The Margin Squeeze Is Real: What Brands and Retailers Need to Know About Tariffs, EPR, and AI

This Thursday! The Margin Squeeze Is Real: What Brands and Retailers Need to Know About Tariffs, EPR, and AI

The surf, outdoor, and active lifestyle industry is navigating a difficult convergence of trade policy uncertainty, new sustainability legislation, and rapid AI adoption in supply chain operations. A free RSM…

News July 14, 2026
Meet SESO’s 2026 Class of Young Leaders Shaping Surf, Outdoor and Active Lifestyle

Meet SESO’s 2026 Class of Young Leaders Shaping Surf, Outdoor and Active Lifestyle

This year's honorees are scaling brands, streamlining operations, and modernizing family businesses - and all are age 40 and under.

News July 13, 2026
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series