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West Marine Said to Consider Chapter 11 Amid Heavy Debt Load
According to reports from Bloomberg, marine retail giant West Marine, a high-volume customer for some surf and outdoor brands, is reportedly weighing a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to address its…
News May 11, 2026
Jetty Hires Heavy-Hitter Sales Reps in Wholesale Revamp
Jetty has overhauled its wholesale sales organization, adding marquee regional representatives while also securing a new European distribution partnership with HOFF Distribution.
News May 11, 2026
Why the World Surf League Is Exploring a Sale After Record 2025 Growth
The World Surf League is weighing strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or new investment, after record audience growth in 2025.
News May 11, 2026
Trade Court Invalidates 10% Across-the-Board Tariffs that Cost U.S. Businesses $8 Billion in March
The tariffs have been substantial: In March 2026, the first full month the duties were imposed, U.S. businesses paid approximately $8 billion, according to We Pay the Tariffs, a coalition…
News May 9, 2026
Black Diamond Owner Clarus Corp. Launches Strategic Review That Could Lead to Sale
Clarus Corporation has initiated a formal review of strategic alternatives to unlock shareholder value while reporting a resilient Q1 2026 performance. Read how Black Diamond has improved its business across…
News May 8, 2026
Outdoor Research Names Experienced Exec Scott Kerslake Acting President
Kerslake brings nearly three decades of experience in the active outdoor industry, including at Nixon and Prana, to the role.
News May 7, 2026
European Volcom Execs Add etnies, Emerica, éS to OneTurn Portfolio
Nidecker is tapping OneTurn, run by former Liberated Brands Europe leaders, to run on-the-ground distribution and brand building for its core skate shoe labels across Europe starting with the next…
News May 6, 2026
Kings & Queens: Inside the New Hawaiian Lifestyle Retail Concept Built by Surf Industry Veterans
Ajai Datta, Kalyn White and Lyn Lange are applying decades of large-scale retail experience to Kings & Queens, a data-driven, independent 6,000-square-foot retail concept in Waikiki featuring an eclectic mix…
Executive Edition May 6, 2026
Historic Western Drought Triggers 9-Million-Visit Slump for U.S. Ski Industry
Preliminary data from the National Ski Areas Association shows the 2025-26 ski season ranked 32nd out of 48 seasons on record.
News May 5, 2026
