Top 10 Stories of 2022 – So Far

As we close out the first half of the year, here’s a list of the Top 10 stories and press releases so far in 2022.

Interestingly, the pandemic has not been a hot topic this year. The biggest news has been around the change and challenges at Vans – Vans accounts for four of the Top 10 stories.

The La Jolla Group has also made news this year.

Top 10 Stories

1. Vans Hires New Executive to Lead High-Profile Collaborations
2. New Vans President Outlines What’s Wrong at Vans
3. Photos from Day 2 of Surf Expo
4. Vans Names New Global President
5. La Jolla Group Names New CEO
6. Doug Palladini and His Profound Impact on Vans, the Surf Industry and More
7. Boardriders CEO on Evolving Brand Strategies and More
8. Photos from the Zumiez 100k Party
9. La Jolla Group Adds New Brand to its Portfolio
10. Photos from Day 1 of Surf Expo

Press Releases

1. Former WSL and Hurley Executive Named CMO of Columbia Brand
2. Melin Celebrates Opening First Flagship Store in Laguna Beach
3. Shaun White Launches Active Lifestyle Brand with Backcountry
4. Vans US Open of Surfing Returns to Huntington Beach
5. Columbia Sportswear Names Jim Beeman VP of US Sales for Columbia Brand
6. Quiksilver Launches Apparel Collection Based on Stranger Things
7. The North Face Teams Up with Online Ceramics
8. Rastaclat partners with Sony Michel
9. Vuori Appoints Chief Operating Officer and VP of International
10. Burton Releases New Virgil Abloh Collection