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Why Stab Keeps Winning in Surf Media

Two decades after its founding, Stab has managed to outlast many of its competitors and continues to push…

Executive Edition July 27, 2026
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Free People and Rusty Team Up on a Retro Surf Capsule, Riding Surfing’s Y2K Wave

Free People and Rusty have teamed up on a 12-piece capsule built around vintage boardshorts, swimwear and easy…

News July 24, 2026
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KMD Brands Issues Trading Update on Rip Curl, Oboz and Manufacturing Facility Divestiture

KMD Brands issued a July 22 trading update on Rip Curl, Oboz and its planned sale of a…

News July 23, 2026
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Independent Outdoor Specialty Retail Is Healthiest Since the Pandemic Surge, Grassroots Data Shows

There is more good news in independent outdoor specialty retail than the industry chatter suggests, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…

News July 23, 2026
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Lost Surfboards Founder Matt Biolos: Stay Creative and Inspire the Next Generation to Make Noise

Accepting SIMA's Waterman of the Year award, Lost Surfboards founder Matt Biolos looked back on four decades in…

News July 21, 2026
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Waterman’s Ball 2026: SIMA Honors Matt Biolos, Greg MacGillivray and Save The Waves Coalition

We have lots of photos from SIMA's Waterman's Ball which honored Matt Biolos, Greg MacGillivray and Save The…

News July 20, 2026
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New OR Show Director on Minneapolis, Wild Reach, and What He Wants the Industry to Take Away

From the decision to take the show to Minneapolis to what a few days at Outdoor Retailer 2026…

News July 16, 2026
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Foot Locker Adding Salomon Raises a Question for Outdoor Retailers, Says Powell

Foot Locker will add Salomon's XT-6 to its lineup starting July 19, a move advisor Matt Powell says…

News July 15, 2026
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Vail Resorts Unveils New “Epic Experience” Strategy, Says Pass and Acquisitions Were “Not the End Goal”

Vail Resorts is rolling out a multi-year guest experience overhaul called "Epic Experience," investing in food, private lessons,…

News July 15, 2026
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