Minter’s hiring marks Reef’s first-ever chief marketing officer as the footwear brand continues to invest in its business.
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686’s Mike West Gets Back to Running the Ship
The business is on track to hit its highest revenue year following a recent leadership change aimed at simplifying the internal team.
Xcel Wetsuits Signs Pro Surfer Zeke Lau to the Team
The Hawaiian pro surfer will help support Xcel’s men’s business.
How TravisMathew is Growing Beyond Golf on Way to $500M in Sales
TravisMathew CEO Ryan Ellis on the brand’s evolution, executive hires from companies such as Vans and Stance, denim’s surprising story at retail, and why women’s apparel is just getting started.
More Boardriders License Deals Inked
New licensing deals span Roxy and Quiksilver beach accessories to DC and Roxy occupational footwear.
Remembering Dave Hollander of Becker Surfboards
Industry retailers, buyers, sales reps and friends remember Hollander. He was one of the visionaries behind Becker Surfboards, considered one of the best accounts in the surf industry’s heyday.
Bataleon Snowboards Turns 20 as U.S. Business Gains Steam
Bataleon and parent Low Pressure Studio still field questions almost weekly about being a snowboard company based out of Amsterdam. The answer has been about perfected at this point as Bataleon celebrates 20 years in business this snow season. “‘Why are you not in...
Arbor Snowboarding Doubles Down on Product, Expands Staff
Newly hired GM Matt Patti on the snowboarding brand’s raft of hires and promotions, product refinement strategy, international growth and a new test center concept in Japan.
Vans Brand President Kevin Bailey to Step Down, Lead Overall VF Turnaround
VF President and CEO Bracken Darrell will temporarily oversee the Vans turnaround as the company searches for a new brand president.
Lance Eddy Exits Vans For RVCA
The long-time sales director will join Liberated Brands after 21 years working with Vans.
Stance Nabs Another Former Vans Heavy Hitter
Vicki Redding has exited retirement to help head up the company’s product division.
Dakine Strikes Apparel Licensing Deal with Roxy Licensee
Marquee Brands’ head of active and outdoors on why the licensing deal with The Levy Group made sense, distribution plans and the big potential in the coming reboot of Dakine’s lifestyle business.
