The former global general manager of Billabong Men’s, now head of all men’s product for Billabong, RVCA, Volcom and Captain Fin at Liberated, is exiting the company to focus on his family. We spoke with him about his decision, and about who will replace him.
Surf Expo released its floor plan and exhibitor list for the January 2024 show last week, and the up-and-coming brands that are looking to unseat the surf heavyweights have got to be delighted with how the show is shaping up.
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Salomon announced Thursday that Steve Doolan, formerly of Hoka, is the new president of the Americas for Salomon. In his new role, Doolan will lead the company’s Americas business from its regional headquarters in Ogden, Utah, driving strategy, operations and growth...
Quiet Storm, Sun Diego, Katin, and Surf Expo are raising money for the Maui Sports Foundation, a nonprofit run by Hi-Tech Surf Sports Owner Kim Ball.
Ross Garrettt is returning to the company where he worked in various positions for nine years. He replaces Kyle Laughlin, who joined Surfline three years ago from Amazon.
Vissla CEO Paul Naude and Hurley Founder Bob Hurley, who is no longer involved in this namesake brand but is in investor in Florence Marine X and IPD, recently created waves when they announced a collaboration between Vissla and Florence on Instagram.
Former Billabong VP of Global Marketing Evan Slater has landed an elevated role at sunscreen company Sun Bum. He starts his new job today.
Boardriders’ sale to Authentic Brands Group officially closed Friday in a deal that shifts ownership of some of the industry’s largest core surf and skate brands to a new parent. “Authentic Brands Group is pleased to confirm the completion of its purchase of...
With the acquisition of Boardriders expected to close this week, we are hoping to hear where Boardriders employees are going next.
The devastating fires in Maui have impacted thousands of people, including Kim Ball, the owner of Hi-Tech Surf Sports, who lives in Lahaina. Hi-Tech is an important account with five stores on the island, including their flagship location in Kahului that specializes...
Kim Ball and his family, who are long time residents of Lahaina, lost three homes in the blaze. Ball gives us a report from the ground and shares why tourists need to come back ASAP.
