She begins her new role at the company May 8.
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Nomad Surf Shop Mixes Rich Legacy with Fresh Business Strategies
The 55-year-old surf shop had made a big push with its private label as it looks to hedge against a changing landscape of big brands.
Ocean Magic’s New Owner Ramps Up Expansion Plans
New owners are paving a new path for the surf shop started by Don French, doubling the footprint of the original store and expanding into its first mall location. More stores are on the way.
Converse Continues to Resonate with Teens
Piper Sandler’s semi-annual report on Gen Z consumers sees Crocs, Hey Dude, Ugg, and Hoka make gains.
What’s Selling at Island Water Sports
The Cottrells on hot-selling brands and categories, a skateboard slowdown, flight to quality, and customer love for color on anything.
Authentic Brands Group Moves Forward on Boardriders Deal
The company said it has signed a definitive agreement for Boardriders, and Salter comments on the deal on Instagram.
VF Names New Dickies Brand President
VF Corp. said it moved Todd Dalhausser to Dickies from its running and hiking company Altra.
Updated: Worker Action Shuts Down Ports of L.A., Long Beach
UPDATE: Employers, via the Pacific Maritime Association, reported Sunday work has since resumed at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Terminals at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach were forced to close after workers did not report for duty beginning...
Updated: L.A., Long Beach Ports Shut Down Due to Worker Action
“These actions undermine confidence in West Coast ports and threaten to further accelerate the diversion of discretionary cargo to Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports,” employers said.
Jack’s Surfboards Pro Kicks Off with Lots of Industry Support
Billabong, Quiksilver, O’Neill, Xcel, and Vans are just some of the brands with a presence on the sand at this year’s event, which comes after a slow start to the year for West Coast retailers.
Dragon Founder Will Howard Passes Away
Will Howard, an early Oakley employee who went on to take his garage start-up Dragon Alliance to global heights, passed away this week after a battle with cancer. SES talked to those who worked closely with him over the years about his legacy.
What’s Selling at Quiet Storm Fort Lauderdale
Owners Eric Thomas and Jaci Schroeder provide lots of great details about what brands are working and why their store doesn’t use brand buildouts – even though they used to push for them as brand salespeople.
