Justin Andrews, SVP of Oakley, fills us in on what’s new at the brand and how Costa is being integrated into the Oakley team.
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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New Owner to Resurrect Active Ride Shop
The new ownership team plans to open three stores by Spring 2020 in Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands and Temecula.
Columbia Expects “Significant Impact” from Coronavirus
The supply chain impacts will likely affect Columbia’s ability to timely fulfill orders and meet consumer demand. In addition, closed stores in China will also hurt results.
Vans Names New Leader for the Americas
David Tichiaz, who has been a rising star at Vans for awhile now, has been promoted to GM of Vans Americas.
Surf Expo Sticks with September Date
We check in with Roy Turner, SVP of Surf Expo and Emerald Expositions, to ask him about the storm challenge and to get an update on the upcoming show, including why he thinks brands are committing earlier than usual.
Norb Garrett Exits Adventure Sports Network
Norb held the job for 10 years, through various owners, acquisitions and company name changes and during a very tumultuous time not only in the action sports industry, but media in general.
Job Cuts Come to Adidas
Adidas, which has made a major push in the skate market in the past several years, is now going through job cuts.
John Lacy Named Burton CEO, Donna Carpenter Moves to Chair of Board
John had shared the role for 18 months with Donna, who will remain very involved with the company. The changes come after the passing of Donna’s husband, Burton Founder Jake Burton Carpenter.
Hybrid Apparel Announces Hurley Women’s License
Hybrid announced it has hired 13-year Hurley veteran Natasha Thomsen as Vice President, Women’s Sales – Global Brands.
Industry Sales Veteran Launches New Brand Psycho Tuna
The brand is the brainchild of Patricia Thornton, formerly of Maui & Sons, and her boss at denim manufacturer Ring of Fire, Eran Bitton.
Nike Shuffles Senior Leadership Under New CEO
Changes include Heidi O’Neill, currently President of Nike Direct, becoming President of Consumer and Marketplace.
Why Retailers Love Never Summer Snowboards
A talk with Marketing Director Chris Harris about the company’s consistent double-digit annual revenue growth, support of core retail, and the big decision to sell a small number of boards direct for the first time in Never Summer’s history.
