Government officials are saying money can get into the hands of businesses fairly quickly and portions of loans may be forgiven in some cases.
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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La Jolla Group CEO on the Difficult Furlough Decision
Daniel Neukomm talks with us about the temporary furlough and what it means for the company and employees.
Brands Get Creative with Launches in Social Distancing Era
Body Glove will host a virtual media event today with Body Glove surfer Tatiana Weston-Webb from her home in Kauai to launch the new Tati West Eco-Collection
Nordstrom to Furlough Corporate Employees
“This is the most difficult decision we have made in our company’s long history,” CEO Erik Nordstrom said in a statement.
Some Landlords Offering Rent Relief to Retailers
We also checked in with a retail expert for tips on how retailers should be approaching landlords about rent relief.
The Buckle Records Q4 and 2019 Comp Gain
Some good news emerged for the industry customer that has had a few tough years.
VF Draws Down Loan, Hawaii Urges Visitors to Stay Home, Other Coronavirus Updates
Plus, why some brands have had to cut off e-commerce sales as well.
Volcom Furloughs Majority of Staff
We are sad to report that the economic shock caused by the coronavirus caused Volcom to furlough 75% of its staff in the U.S. and nearly 100% of its staff in Europe this week.
California Orders Residents to Stay Home
Tonight we are hearing of a few California-based companies in our space shutting down everything, including distribution centers.
Brands Create Programs to Help Independent Retailers
Several industry brands are coming up with innovative programs to help specialty retailers during this unprecedented time.
Zumiez to Close All Stores in North America
The stores will close tomorrow through at least April 3. The company’s Blue Tomato chain in Europe is also closed.
Wanderlust Embraces Instagram Stories to Drive Sales During Crisis
We are inspired by how Wanderlust Land & Sea in New Jersey is using social media and humor to drive sales and build community during this challenging time.
