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It was a newsy year for the industry, with the market and employees upended by the Boardriders sale to Authentic Brands Group and the challenges at Vans.
News December 18, 2023Year in Review: Remembering Those the Industry Lost in 2023
SES remembers DC Shoes Co-founder Ken Block, Ocean Pacific’s Jim Jenks, Chick’s Sporting Goods’ Jim Chick, Will Howard of Dragon, Becker Surfboards' Dave Hollander, and Won Suh of Evo.
News December 15, 2023Inside the Industry: Talent Shuffle Could Lead to “Renewal and Innovation”
We talk to the leaders of Stance, Z Supply, and Reef about key new hires they have made as top talent becomes available due to historic market disruptions. Plus, advice…
Executive Edition December 14, 2023A Look at New York City’s Booming Outdoor Business Scene
New York City is known for cultivating diversity, inspiration, and industry, but mostly in the realms of fashion, finance, and entertainment. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, interest in outdoor activities…
News December 14, 2023COVA Reemerges with New Ownership, New Path Forward
Co-founder Kent Stevens talks about what happened with COVA post-pandemic, Jantzen entering the picture, and what retailers have picked up the line so far.
News December 13, 2023Outdoor Retailer, WWSRA, and WSM Unite to Support Brands and Retailers with January Summit
Outdoor Retailer is hosting its January Summit in Utah as a way for ski, snowboard, and winter sports businesses to test out gear in a new format that includes two…
News December 12, 2023Tenore Trademark Application Filed at USPTO
Details about what categories the new brand is targeting and other news from the trademark application.
News December 12, 2023Banks Journal Co-Founder on What Led to the Brand’s Bankruptcy
Rama McCabe offered a candid take on the challenges leading to Banks Journal’s closure, lessons learned, and whether he’ll stay within the industry.
News December 11, 2023How Solo Stove Landed the Snoop Collaboration
Almost anyone with a social media account saw the announcement a few weeks ago that rapper Snoop Dogg was “giving up smoke.” The internet went wild with speculation about what…
News December 11, 2023