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Waterman’s, August 3rd: About Mark Richards, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Learn more about one of the most influential members of the surfing community and culture.

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Tom Holbrook and Mark Richards on the Life of Willy Morris

The longtime friends of Willy Morris remember his bigger-than-life persona that touched so many as a Go Fund…

News April 17, 2018
Blake and Mark Richards of Val Surf - SES file photo

Mark Richards on Val Surf's 55 Years in Business

We ask Mark about some of the biggest brand surprises over the years, and about retail lessons learned

News October 20, 2017

SurfCareers.com celebrates one year of operation

Press release: Surfcareers.com has just celebrated its 1st birthday and what a year it has been for the…

News April 9, 2014
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Mark Richards of Val Surf on retail debate

Mark Richards, co-owner of Val Surf, emailed me about the manufacturer retail debate. Val Surf operates five stores…

News May 13, 2013
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Holiday outlook: Val Surf

I asked Mark "Wally" Richards of Val Surf how he's feeling about business as the holiday season gets…

News May 13, 2013
Kay and Mark Richards of Val Surf at the BRA meeting in Puerto Rico.

How business is going at Val Surf

I've been meaning to check in with Mark Richards at Val Surf to see how things are going…

News May 13, 2013
Val Surf's Brandon Richards and daughter

Val Surf launches new video blog

Retail shop Web sites and interactive blogs are becoming more prevalent, and action sports retailer Val Surf is…

News May 13, 2013
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