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Surfing Stars to Appear at Surf Expo

Both current and former well-known professional surfers are hitting the Surf Expo show floor this week along with…

News January 7, 2026
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Outdoor and Active Lifestyle Trends: 2025 Recap and 2026 Forecast

Jon Takao, WGSN’s director of sports and outdoor, Future Snoops’ Rachael Gentner, director of active and outdoor and…

News January 7, 2026
M&A expected to heat up in 2026 for active outdoor market

Experts Predict M&A Resurgence in 2026 for Active Outdoor Market

After several dormant years, the M&A market in the active outdoor space could be heating up in 2026…

Executive Edition January 6, 2026
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Surf Expo Kicks Off Next Week With Lots of Brands, Buyers, Parties and Events

Running January 7-9 at the Orange County Convention Center, this show isn't just looking back at five decades…

News January 2, 2026
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Hansen Surfboards CEO Josh Hansen Reflects on 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026

Josh Hansen shares his thoughts on 2025 and his outlook for 2026.

News December 31, 2025
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Top 10 Viewed Executive Edition Stories in 2025

The top-viewed Executive Edition list reflects our readers’ interest in company performance, executive decision-making, and how businesses are…

News December 23, 2025
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Top-Viewed News Stories of 2025

The news stories that drove the most readership in 2025 reflect all the changes happening in the surf…

News December 22, 2025
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Salty Crew GM Jason Shelton Reflects on 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026

SESO is catching up with Shelton about the eventful year for the brand and the industry.

News December 18, 2025
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Boardriders and Volcom Return to Hawaii Retail Market with New Strategic Partnerships

The strategy shifts away from the previous singular operating model under Liberated Brands and instead utilizes distinct partners…

News December 18, 2025
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New Rip Curl CEO Ashley Reade Shares Go-Forward Strategy

Reade spoke with SESO about the centralization of product teams in Australia, his strategy for the North American…

Executive Edition December 17, 2025
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Roark CEO Jason Steris Reflects on 2025, Looks Ahead to 2026

Steris opens up about the biggest business lesson of 2025 and plans for the company in 2026.

News December 16, 2025
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