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.
Nearly every surf brand is turning out for Surf Expo, and it appears that Liberated Brands is making a statement with who it’s bringing to the show.
The sales leadership changes at industry brands continue, with several notable additions recently unfolding.
Quiksilver Global GM Brad Blankinship has resigned his position and will exit Boardriders next Friday, SES has learned.
In honor of their anniversary, SES asked Founders Andy Laats and Chad DiNenna about what they are most proud of, the lessons learned over the years, what they would do differently if they could, and what advice they have for other entrepreneurs.
SIMA hosted its annual Waterman’s Weekend Friday and Saturday with several new twists, including the addition of a more casual luau on Friday night and a new venue in Huntington Beach. We have lots of photos from the weekend.
Editor’s note: Read about Teva’s Q1 performance and a new strategy for the brand in our separate Teva story here. High-growth running brand Hoka continued its strong performance in the first quarter for parent company Deckers Brands - so much so that the company...
Salty Crew has hired highly regarded merchandising and design leader Mary Miller, previously senior vice president of women’s at Rip Curl, to lead all its product divisions.
(This story was updated on 7/21/2023) Hilary Hartley, Americas president for Sweden-based Thule Group, anticipated the first half of 2023 would be challenging, and he was right. Sales for the maker of bike racks and other outdoor products declined 31.4% in constant...
