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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Specialty Retailers Use AI to Boost Margins
Independent retailers are using AI for buying, operations and marketing. Learn practical tips to save time and increase…
News April 14, 2026
What Happened to Converse and Are There Signs of a Turnaround?
Converse has experienced steep revenue declines in recent years. We explore the brand's product challenges, market trends and…
Executive Edition April 13, 2026
