Shop Eat Surf Outdoor

Core careers: Rick Petri's path from Hobie to Rip Curl USA

Take a survey and you'll likely find that many executives at surfwear brands started as teens selling board shorts in surf shops. I talked to a handful of executives to…

Astars collaborates with Young & Reckless

Press Release:   Alpinestars and Young & Reckless Launch Version 2.0 of Collaboration Series with Accompanying Online Contest   Following the success of the first collaboration in Spring 2011, Astars…

A few, small bright spots amid tough data from around the globe

Today, I've put together a global smorgasbord of data about retail sales, consumer sentiment and port cargo volumes to give you a snapshot of leading and trailing indicators about economies…

O'Neill introduces O'Neill 365

Looking back at 9/11 for some guidance to perform in 2009

I have been speaking with friends in the industry during the last quarter to try and make heads or tails of what is happening in the world of retail. How…

Patagonia introduces new warm water wetsuit

Press Release:   Designed for Warmer Water, the New R1 Wetsuit is made with 2mm Limestone-Based Neoprene and is Lined with Recycled Polyester and Spandex – The Highest Recycled Content…

Active may close seven more stores; creditors complain about bidding procedures

Active Ride Shop said it is rejecting seven more of its leases, according to court documents filed last week.Some of the leases being rejected include several of Active's highest profile…

Linda Benson launches Rail Grabber

Press Release: Surfers Get a Grip Rail Grabber™ by surf legend Linda Benson, provides a comfortable way to carry a surfboard   Solana Beach, CA. Updated April 20, 2012-- International…

Core Careers: John Vance, president of Sanuk

Today in our Core Careers feature, we hear from John Vance, president of Sanuk, which has taken the footwear category by storm in the past several years. John shares some…