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Evan Slater Moves to Sun Bum; David Brooks to Authentic; More Boardriders Hiring News
Former Billabong VP of Global Marketing Evan Slater has landed an elevated role at sunscreen company Sun Bum. He starts his new job today.
News September 5, 2023Roark Taps Mike Wallace to be Global Marketing Director, Greg Bravo as Men’s Design Director
The company also announced the promotion of Corey Brindley to the new director of content creation position.
News September 5, 2023
Industry Truth-Teller Wes Allen of Sunlight Sports Talks Outdoor Challenges
(This story was updated on 9/26/2023.) Sunlight Sports Principal Wes Allen doesn’t see a lot of bright spots for outdoor retailers at the moment. “2023 hasn’t been a good year,”…
News September 5, 2023
Authentic Brands Closes on Boardriders Acquisition
Boardriders’ sale to Authentic Brands Group officially closed Friday in a deal that shifts ownership of some of the industry’s largest core surf and skate brands to a new parent.…
News September 1, 2023
Authentic Brands’ Purchase of Boardriders Officially Closes
The New York-based brand management firm said Friday morning it closed on its acquisition of Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, and RVCA among other brands.
News September 1, 2023
Tilly’s Back-to-School Peaks Shorten on Consumer Shift to Later, Needs-Based Buys
With back-to-school largely behind most of the retailer’s fleet of stores, Tilly’s execs covered what categories did well during the important selling season.
Executive Edition August 31, 2023
Boardriders Employees – Let Us Know Your Job Moves
With the acquisition of Boardriders expected to close this week, we are hoping to hear where Boardriders employees are going next.
News August 31, 2023
Journeys Q2 Sales Fall as Turnaround Work Continues
The footwear retailer saw some signs of improvement in August back-to-school sales but ended the second quarter down nearly 11% as uncertainty remains around the consumer.
Executive Edition August 31, 2023
