Latest In: Surf

Barron Mamiya of Hawaii surfs in Heat 4 of the Round of 64 at the Lexus Pipe Challenger on February 1, 2026 at O'Ahu, Hawaii. (Photo by Tony Heff/World Surf League)

World Surf League’s Global Audience Reaches 80 Million in 2025

The WSL reported big growth in audience and engagement Monday for 2025, showing that competitive surfing has meaningful…

News March 23, 2026
KMD Brands

KMD Brands Hires Goldman Sachs to Explore Recapitalization Options

Rip Curl and Oboz parent company KMD's stock price has taken a downturn in the past 52 weeks,…

News March 16, 2026
Buckle Adobe

The Buckle to Accelerate Store Expansion Amidst Higher Sales

Executives shared details about The Buckle's growing footprint and store remodels, success in women's denim and challenges in…

News March 13, 2026
Tilly's store

Tilly’s Sales Accelerate as Store Closures and New Leadership Pay Off

Tilly's reported its first profitable Q4 since 2021 and seven straight months of comp growth. CEO Nate Smith…

News March 12, 2026
Brandon Williams, Oakley vice president of sales, sport regional

Oakley Restructures Sales Force to Better Serve Surf, Snow and Golf Markets in Key States

Going forward, a portion of the Oakley rep force will be aligned to specific endemic channels, with surf,…

News March 10, 2026
Laura Stauth Salomon

Former Vans VP Laura Stauth Heads to Salomon as Senior VP of Sales

Stauth, along with recently appointed vice presidents Aaron Sullivan and LeeAnn Fallon, will spearhead Salomon's next phase of…

News March 9, 2026
Atlantic Park Surf

How Atlantic Park Surf Boosts Surf in Virginia Beach and Beyond

Atlantic Park Surf in Virginia Beach is driving economic growth, fostering community, and reshaping the East Coast surf…

News March 9, 2026
Salty Crew Gear Matters Campaign

Salty Crew Helps Drive Globe International Growth in First Half

Salty Crew, the surf, fish, and dive apparel brand Globe acquired that has developed into one of its…

News March 4, 2026
Free People Movement

Customers Remain “Highly Engaged,” Says URBN CEO Richard Hayne

Urban Outfitters reported record Q4 and full-year FY26 results as consumer confidence edged up in February.

News March 3, 2026
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Thread Wallets Eyes $19M Revenue Year with Expanded Product Push

Thread Wallets CEO Colby Bauer and Chief Brand Officer Trevor Reese shared new products, revenue targets, and the…

News March 2, 2026
Lightspeed Webinar Feb 26

How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Win in a Marketplace World: Watch the Replay

Lightspeed's Roslyn Gombe and Ryan Baillie share data-backed strategies to help independent retailers drive foot traffic, build loyalty…

News February 27, 2026
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