Latest In: Surf

One of several new events is the Duct Tape Festival - the shapers participating are crossed out on the flyer to keep the names a mystery until closer to the event

Vans Beefs Up Marketing for Triple Crown of Surfing

We talk with Vans Surf Senior Marketing Manager Scott Sisamis about the new additions to the Triple Crown…

News November 29, 2017
Billabong Adventure Division - Photo courtesy of Billabong

Billabong Ramps Up Adventure Division to Compete with Outdoor

Billabong President Shannan North on the need for the industry to fight for marketshare in technical and functional…

News November 28, 2017
Chief Commercial Officer Dan McNamara

Mervin Manufacturing Making Moves

While Mervin has a lot happening in its core snow business, two of the company's most newsy developments…

Executive Edition November 13, 2017
The O'Neill Women's Team: Tina Gutierrez

O'Neill Women's on the Rise

We sat down with Rachael Hill, O’Neill Men’s and Women’s Creative Director, to talk about what’s new with…

Executive Edition November 8, 2017
Outerknown window treatments for core surf shops - Photo courtesy of Outerknown

Surf Retailers Weigh In On Outerknown

Plus, we talk about the brand's evolving business strategy with CEO Mark Walker

Executive Edition October 25, 2017
Damage sustained in The Jolly Dog courtyard

A Retail Tale from St. John Post Hurricanes

We talk with Jeff Donnelly, Owner of The Jolly Dog stores on St. John in the Caribbean, about the…

News October 19, 2017
An apartment building in Puerto Rico without an outside wall - Photo courtesy of CNN

News from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Post Hurricanes

We spoke with sales reps and store owners about the aftermath of the storms and the outlook for…

News October 9, 2017
Photo courtesy of Magicseaweed

Surfline Acquires Magicseaweed

We talk with Surfline CEO Jeff Berg about the deal and plans for the future

News October 3, 2017
John John surfed at the Huntington Beach Pier

Hurley Activates John John Ahead of Hurley Pro

John John Florence appeared around Orange County on Saturday and his fans responded

News September 4, 2017
Vissla boarshorts are in the front of the store

Paul Naude on New Stoke House Store on Maui

We talk with Paul and Hi-Tech Owner Kim Ball about the new store in the heart of Maui's…

Executive Edition August 28, 2017
Ethan Tenore

Photos from the 28th Annual Waterman’s Ball

The industry turned out for the 2017 Waterman’s Ball Saturday in Laguna Beach

News August 7, 2017
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