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Skate Leaders Discuss Inventory Glut and State of Market

Skate Leaders Discuss Inventory Glut and State of Market

The skateboard industry is struggling with excess hardgoods inventory that’s affecting manufacturers, distributors, and retailers around the world. We talk to leaders at Arbor, Carver, Element, Eastern Skateboard Supply, PS…

Executive Edition August 8, 2022
Photos from the Vans US Open of Surfing and Other Festivities

Photos from the Vans US Open of Surfing and Other Festivities

Vans returned to sponsoring the US Open of Surfing this week after a hiatus during Covid.

News August 5, 2022
New Boardriders CEO Emphasizes Purpose

New Boardriders CEO Emphasizes Purpose

Boardriders has released its first Environmental, Social, and Governance/Corporate Social Responsibility Report, an area that is a priority for new CEO Arne Arens. We talk to Cathey Curtis and Bob…

Executive Edition August 4, 2022
Hey Dude Posts Stellar Q2 Results

Hey Dude Posts Stellar Q2 Results

Plus, how new owner Crocs plans to grow the brand further.

News August 4, 2022
Pulse: Eric Larsen

Pulse: Eric Larsen

On a swiftly shirking planet, Eric Larsen has found new ways to both push the boundaries of adventure and call attention to the global crisis of climate change. In 2006,…

News August 4, 2022
Gear: August 2022 Product Picks

Gear: August 2022 Product Picks

KOMPERDELL CARBON FXP TEAM GREEN Komperdell’s trail running team pole has a fast self-deploying mechanism and is lightweight. It is the first and only self-deploying mechanism and has a solid…

Gear August 3, 2022
Retail Check In: Ron Jon Surf Shop

Retail Check In: Ron Jon Surf Shop

We speak to Ron Jon Surf Shop President Michele Goodwin, who provides very interesting details about sales and brand trends at the important retailer that has 13 high-volume stores along…

Executive Edition August 3, 2022
Feature: Talking Story

Feature: Talking Story

Foster Folsom reckons he caught his first wave on Folly Beach, South Carolina, back in 1964. Even on a rural, southern jungle beach outpost like Folly, he and his small…

News August 3, 2022
Dickies Expands its Lifestyle Business Under VF

Dickies Expands its Lifestyle Business Under VF

Dickies has been one of the most interesting brand stories of late as the heritage workwear brand builds on its roots. Global Brand President Denny Bruce shares details about the…

Executive Edition August 2, 2022
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series