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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, 2022Shelta’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, 2022Vuori 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, 2022John 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, 2022Moody’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, 2022Vans 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, 2022So 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, 2022Frankies 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, 2022Rip 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