Retailers in Hawaii have begun to open up, so we checked in with Kim Ball, who owns the important core account Hi-Tech Surf Sports on Maui.
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.
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Billabong Launches Boardshort Program to Help Core Retailers
“None of us would be here today if it weren’t for the iconic surf shops that helped shape our industry,” Billabong Vice President of Sales Jason Shelton said.
Core Retailers More Optimistic About Surviving Crisis
Highlights from a new ActionWatch survey of core retailers showed several positive signs.
Glik’s Pleasantly Surprised by Reopening Results
What industry customer Glik’s is seeing so far in stores that have opened.
Tilly’s Updates Market on Coronavirus Impacts
Important industry customer Tilly’s released opening plans for some stores and details about how the coronavirus crisis impacted Q1 sales.
Ron Jon President on Store Openings
Ron Jon, one of the industry’s biggest specialty accounts, reopened its flagship Cocoa Beach store on Wednesday. Debbie Harvey tells us what they are seeing on the demand side and how they are adjusting.
Nordstrom Confirms Store Closure List
Nordstrom has confirmed the locations of 16 full-price stores it is closing, a move the company announced on Tuesday.
The Buckle Reports Steep Drop in April Sales
Industry customer The Buckle Thursday reported a steep drop in sales in April due to the coronavirus crisis.
Nordstrom Announces Store Closures, a Restructuring, and Safety Protocols
Important industry customer Nordstrom provided a newsy update on its business Tuesday afternoon that included store closure plans and a corporate restructuring with job cuts.
Sarah Crockett to Join Backcountry as Chief Marketing Officer
Sarah Crockett, the marketing leader for Burton, is leaving the company to become CMO of large online outdoor retailer Backcountry.com and its portfolio of brands.
Dakine to Close Hood River Offices
Dakine licensee JR286 will be closing the brand’s iconic Hood River headquarters and moving it to Southern California because of challenges stemming from the coronavirus crisis.
State of California to Loosen Restrictions
Going forward, local officials will be able to adjust operating rules based on local conditions on the ground.
