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Jetty at SinkRSwim in New Jersey. SESO file photo.

Jetty Hires Heavy-Hitter Sales Reps in Wholesale Revamp

Jetty has overhauled its wholesale sales organization, adding marquee regional representatives while also securing a new European distribution…

News May 11, 2026
Stephanie Gilmore of Australia after winning the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro on May 4, 2026 at Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. (Photo by Andrew Shield/World Surf League)

Why the World Surf League Is Exploring a Sale After Record 2025 Growth

The World Surf League is weighing strategic alternatives, including a possible sale or new investment, after record audience…

News May 11, 2026
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Kings & Queens: Inside the New Hawaiian Lifestyle Retail Concept Built by Surf Industry Veterans

Ajai Datta, Kalyn White and Lyn Lange are applying decades of large-scale retail experience to Kings & Queens,…

Executive Edition May 6, 2026
Authentic CEO Jamie Salter at the on-stage interview at the Reuters Next Newsmaker conference April 28, 2026.

Jamie Salter on Authentic Brands’ Imminent IPO Plans, Aggressive AI Strategy

Authentic Brands Group CEO Jamie Salter detailed the company's aggressive artificial intelligence strategy and future IPO intentions at…

Executive Edition April 29, 2026
Elastic webinar

Wholesale Experts to Discuss Digital Transformation

This upcoming webinar session is all about tackling wholesale pain points. The panel will dig into practical ways…

News April 28, 2026
Stussy, Aloha Collection, Tenore, Boardriders.

Hawaii Retail Dispatch: Stussy’s Staying Power, Tenōre’s Waikiki Play, and Aloha Collection’s Dominance

Why Tenōre is the brand everyone is talking about (and why their storefront is raising eyebrows), plus a…

Executive Edition April 27, 2026
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Sanuk VP and GM Katie Pruitt on Collaborating with Free People

Footwear brand Sanuk has partnered with Free People for a new capsule collection. Learn about the collaboration and…

News April 22, 2026
Surf Expo

Buyer Registration is Officially Open for Surf Expo September 2026

A long list of brands and retailers have already registered for Surf Expo, which runs from Sept. 16…

News April 20, 2026
Spring Break 2026

Florida Spring Break Report: What Brands Sold for Surf Retailers

Report from the spring break capital of the world about sales trends, top performing brands and outlook for…

Executive Edition April 20, 2026
Heather Archibald Vuori

Vuori Appoints Heather Archibald as First Chief Product Officer

Archibald has previously served in product and merchandising roles at Rothy's, Title Nine, Gap and more.

News April 15, 2026
Ryan Mangan Quiksilver

Quiksilver GM Ryan Mangan: “Quiksilver is Here to Lead”

Mangan shares how and why Quiksilver is moving from defense to offense and how the brand plans to…

Executive Edition April 15, 2026
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series