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K2 Sports President on Mindbender Success, Winter Sales Trends, and the Rise of DTC
“All I can say is I would be concerned if I was the competition," John Colonna said. "Freeride…
Executive Edition January 11, 2021Industry Retail Customers Report Holiday Sales
Tilly's, Zumiez and Journeys all released holiday sales results Monday morning.
Executive Edition January 11, 2021SUPs a Star Performer During Pandemic
Details about the surge in SUP sales and other outdoor sales trends according to NPD.
Executive Edition January 8, 2021Photos From Surf Expo
Photos from the floor at Surf Expo which was held this week in Orlando, Florida.
News January 8, 2021New Channel Islands CEO on Ownership Change
We talk to Britt Merrick about the surfboard company being bought by employees, how Channel Islands is dealing…
Executive Edition January 7, 2021Ron Jon Leaders on What Worked in 2020 and Plans for 2021
Ron Jon Surf Shop is one of the highest volume accounts in the industry with 12 stores in…
News January 5, 2021Neff Owner Mad Engine Acquired
Mad Engine, the company that owns the Neff, LRG and Mighty Fine brands, has been acquired by a…
News January 4, 2021Top Viewed Stories of 2020
The pandemic and its impacts dominated the headlines this year.
News December 23, 2020Core Retailers Discuss their Wild 2020 Ride
We followed up with our panel of retailers to find out how 2020 turned out given the many…
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