We asked Don Brown, the Sole Technology VP of Marketing who worked closely with Mark over the years, to tell us about Mark’s impact on the skate industry. Mark passed away from COVID-19.
Tiffany Montgomery
Tiffany Montgomery is Content Director and Editor-in-Chief of Shop Eat Surf Outdoor, and oversees editorial direction for Retail TouchPoints and Impressions Magazine. She founded Shop Eat Surf in 2007 (acquired by Emerald in 2019) and led its 2025 expansion into Shop Eat Surf Outdoor. Previously a reporter and editor at The Orange County Register for more than a decade, covering beats ranging from police and city hall to the business of surf, retail, and restaurant industries.
Tiffany Montgomery's Latest Posts
Zumiez Annual 100K Event Gets Virtual Makeover
Zumiez had to get even more creative than usual this year with its annual 100k celebration that honors the top sales people in the company.
Michael Tomson, Joel Cooper and Making Partnerships Work
We asked Joel about his relationship with Michael, including how the partnership started, what the big growth years of Gotcha were like, and his advice for creating a lasting partnership.
Nordstrom Reports Large Drop in Holiday Sales
Department stores continue to be one of the hardest hit sectors of the retail industry because of the pandemic.
Paul Naude Elected SIMA President
Several other industry leaders were elected to the Board of Directors.
Delta Apparel Announces Stronger than Expected Q1 Sales
Salt Life is one of the brands under the Delta Apparel umbrella.
Kent Sports Acquired by Private Equity Firm
The family-owned company behind Liquid Force, Arbor Snowboards (managed by agreement with the Arbor Collective), HO/Hyperlite and others, has sold to a private equity firm.
Photos From Surf Expo
Photos from the floor at Surf Expo which was held this week in Orlando, Florida.
The Buckle’s Sales Soar in December
The industry customer reported a 17.9% increase in comparable sales.
Emerald Acquires Company Behind Elastic Suite
The parent company of Surf Expo and Outdoor Retailer has acquired PlumRiver, the company behind Elastic Suite, a digital B2B platform used by some of the biggest names in the action sports and outdoor industries.
Ron Jon Leaders on What Worked in 2020 and Plans for 2021
Ron Jon Surf Shop is one of the highest volume accounts in the industry with 12 stores in five states.
Neff Owner Mad Engine Acquired
Mad Engine, the company that owns the Neff, LRG and Mighty Fine brands, has been acquired by a private equity firm.
