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African Surf Brand Mami Wata Debuts in U.S. With Premium Accounts

We talk with owners Nick Dutton and Selema Masekela about the brand’s founding, distribution plan, U.S. expansion and…

Executive Edition April 8, 2022
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Shelta’s Booming Demand Creates a Crossroads for the Brand

Fisherman, hunters, watermen and sailors around the country have embraced Shelta because of its patented no-flop brim. Owners…

Executive Edition April 6, 2022
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Vuori CEO on Swim and International Expansion

A talk with Joe Kudla about the brand’s launch of women’s swim, the international push, and how Vuori…

Executive Edition April 4, 2022
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John Florence and Pat O’Connell on Florence Marine X’s First Full Line

An interview with the Florence Marine X leadership about the brand's intriguing membership model, the most successful products…

Executive Edition April 1, 2022
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Moody’s VP Explains Boardriders’ Credit Rating Downgrade

Moody's also notes positive trends in the business that lead to one metric being upgraded.

Executive Edition March 30, 2022
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Vans Hires New Executive to Lead High-Profile Collaborations

Vans has hired an executive with roots in Hawaii and deep connections in the sneaker world to lead…

News March 29, 2022
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So Cal Swim Brand with Aquatic Roots Expands into Surf

Jolyn believes there is a white space between the more fashion-oriented Roxy and Billabong’s of the world, and…

Executive Edition March 28, 2022
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Frankies Bikinis Lands Investment From Victoria Secret

Frankies is one of the hottest swim brands to come on the scene in recent years.

News March 25, 2022
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Rip Curl Owner Open to Acquiring Other Brands

Plus, lots of details and numbers about Rip Curl's business in the first six months of its fiscal…

Executive Edition March 25, 2022
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