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Osprey Named REI Co-op’s Vendor Partner of the Year for 2026

REI Co-op named Osprey its top vendor partner for 2026 and gave divisional awards in footwear, apparel, and action sports. The co-op also explained what earned each brand its spot.

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Touring B.C. Surf & Sport’s New Fort Lauderdale Store: What Brands Are Working and Why Less Is More

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Surf Shop Owners Say Unannounced Discounting is Straining Brand Relationships

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Tilly’s CEO Nate Smith on the Turbulent Years at Boardriders and What He Learned Moving to Retail

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Jetty, Sisstr and Rip Curl Leaders Say Authenticity Will Drive the Industry’s Next Growth Phase

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Sport Chalet details winter sales declines

Sport Chalet said Wednesday afternoon that warm and dry weather impacted the retailer’s winter product sales in its third quarter ended Jan. 1.

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ANF on Hollister's European results, growth plans

ANF provided some interesting details Wednesday about the company's Hollister business, including its aggressive international expansion plans and European performance.

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TPG bids for Billabong despite Nixon sale

Private equity firm TPG still wants to buy Billabong even after the Nixon sale and has made a bid for the rest of the company.

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Billabong, Merchant say TPG bid too low

Billabong said in a news release that the company - and its largest shareholder - believe the $3 per share bid from TPG is too low.

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Nominees for Australian Surf Awards announced

Press Release: FRIDAY 2rd MARCH 2012: Australia’s Surf Retailers Federation announced the nominee lists for the 2012 Australian Surf Industry Awards today. The nominee line up is a real…

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Brazil to host action sports show in September

Press Release: Florianopolis, Brazil- Second only to the United States as the world’s largest surf and skate market, Brazil is finally set to host an International Action Sports Trade Show.…

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OluKai introduces exclusive collection

Press Release: INTRODUCING THE ALI'I COLLECTION: A COLLECTION OF PREMIUM MEN'S FOOTWEAR CELEBRATING THE ANCIENT HAWAIIAN ROYALS OluKai's most exclusive product release to date, the Ali'i Collection is…

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Jeremy Jones on Jones Snowboards

We talked at SIA with professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones about his business, Jones Snowboards. Jones was unveiling its third season of boards at the show.

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