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Marketing the Billabong Pipe Masters During the Pandemic

We asked Billabong VP of Men’s Global Marketing Evan Slater how Billabong is adjusting the marketing around the…

News December 7, 2020
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Employees of Channel Islands Surfboards to Buy Company From Burton

Britt Merrick, senior members of the Channel Islands management team, employees and teamriders, are acquiring the brand from…

News November 24, 2020
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Brands Weigh In on Wetsuit Surge

What wetsuit companies are seeing around the world, plus details about sales at core stores.

Executive Edition November 11, 2020
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How Buell Wetsuits is Working to Keep Up with Demand

We checked in with founder Ryan Buell to find out what is new with the brand, including the…

News October 20, 2020
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Surge in Demand for Wavestorm Boards Creates Shortages

We talk with Wavestorm executives about just how crazy demand has been the past few months, and how…

Executive Edition August 24, 2020
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Hurley Family Launching Apparel Line with John John Florence

The Hurley family is continuing to make moves in the industry.

News August 12, 2020
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Major Changes Coming to WSL World Tour

The transformation includes different events, seasonality adjustments and tweaks in the number of competitors, among other modifications. The…

News July 17, 2020
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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
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Vissla and Surfrider Debut a Wetsuit They Never Want to Make

The special project is a wakeup call to all who love the ocean to act now and demand…

News October 23, 2019
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Oakley’s Support of Surf Shop Challenge for Core Stores Endures

Oakley's Marty Mathiesen tells us about this year's event and why Oakley continues to support it even with…

News September 23, 2019
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SHACC Exhibit and Party to Celebrate Surf Shops

The Surfing Heritage and Culture Center’s exhibit offers an insider look at 25 surf shops that shaped surf…

News July 29, 2019
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