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Retailers Report Holiday Sales

Several industry customers reported holiday sales Monday, and teen retailers appear to have been particularly negatively impacted by…

News January 9, 2023
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Report and Updated Photos from Surf Expo

More details about Surf Expo and the wide range of brands and retailers we saw on the show…

News January 8, 2023
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Ryan Mangan Joins O’Neill

Most recently, Ryan headed up sales for Kandui Holdings, which operates the Florence Marine X and Simple Shoes…

News January 5, 2023
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Industry Leaders on Ken Block’s Legacy and Influence

SES reached out to DC Co-Founder Damon Way, former Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight, Monster Energy Drink executives, and…

News January 4, 2023
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Action Sports Icon and Entrepreneur Ken Block Passes Away

The action sports industry is grieving the loss of DC Shoes Co-Founder Ken Block, who passed away Monday…

News January 3, 2023
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Looking Forward, Looking Back

We spoke with Derek O’Neill of Stokehouse Europe, Dylan Slater of Rip Curl, Todd Hymel of Liberated Brands,…

News January 3, 2023
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Top-Viewed Stories of 2022

Our top viewed stories of the year often provide insight into the biggest news going on in the…

News December 28, 2022
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Jason Shelton Leaves Billabong for Salty Crew

Jason Shelton, one of the most respected sales leaders in the industry, is leaving Billabong to join Salty…

News December 23, 2022
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NPD Reports on Outdoor and Snow Sales Trends

With the current economic uncertainty, U.S. consumers have concerns about household budgets, spending, and inflation. Despite these concerns,…

News December 22, 2022
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