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Skate Brand Opus Footwear Takes Big First Step in Launch

Mirko Mangum on starting independent skate shoe brand Opus Footwear after more than two decades in the skateboarding…

News March 7, 2024
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Johnny Schillereff and Target Strike Skateboard Deal

Skateboard industry veteran Johnny Schillereff announced some big news today. His new brand, The Heart Supply, is launching…

News June 24, 2021
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Impala Roller Skates a Big Hit for Globe International

We asked Globe International CEO Matt Hill about the demand Impala is seeing during the pandemic.

News September 9, 2020
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Johnny Schillereff Launches New Brand

Element Founder and skateboard veteran Johnny Schillereff has launched a new brand with his family. We asked him…

News September 8, 2020
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Core Retailers Much More Optimistic After Big Rebound

However, in a recent ActionWatch survey they remain concerned about having to shutdown again and about the lack…

News July 14, 2020
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Skateboard Sales Jump During Crisis

There appears to be one bright spot in this whole mess: skateboard sales are seeing a big bump.

News March 27, 2020
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Job Cuts Come to Adidas

Adidas, which has made a major push in the skate market in the past several years, is now…

News February 21, 2020
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Lender Seizes Active Ride Shop, Will Auction Assets

Active Ride Shop has been seized by its lender and is closing its stores and its e-commerce website,…

News January 13, 2020
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Tony Hawk Owner Bullish on Skate Industry Prospects

The company also unveiled new expansion plans for the Tony Hawk brand in Asia.

News December 23, 2019
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Shiner Ltd. Named New Distributor for Arbor Skateboards Program

The Arbor Collective transitions its global skateboard business from Absolute Board Co. to Shiner Ltd.

News December 5, 2019
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Jeff Kendall Promoted to President and CMO of NHS

Jeff, a former professional skateboarder, has been an instrumental part of NHS for over two decades.

News September 13, 2019
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