World Industries Acquired by Flojos Parent and Former CEO John Dickinson
Dickinson, who owns Flojos and other footwear brands, served as the CEO of skate-focused World Industries from 2004…
News September 17, 2024
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Industry Veterans Weigh In on Sole Tech’s Legacy
Former Sole Tech employees who are now peppered in leadership jobs around the industry share what they learned…
News July 11, 2024
Sole Tech Owner to Sell etnies, éS, Emerica and ThirtyTwo to Nidecker Group
An interview with Pierre André Senizergues about the decision to sell, how he managed to keep control of…
News May 24, 2024Skate 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
