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Nike Inventory Surges, Aggressive Liquidation Planned

Sep 30, 2022

The company said it plans to “throw one or two competitive elbows” as it moves to clear excess inventory. The inventory buildup happened even as the company continues to see strong consumer demand in nearly every region around the world.

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Core Retailers Weigh In on Potential Boardriders Sale

Sep 29, 2022

Quiksilver, Billabong Men’s, Roxy, Billabong Women’s and RVCA make up a sizeable chunk of the total sales mix of many core surf accounts. We asked Maui Nix, Surfside Sports, HIC, BC Surf & Sport, Hansen’s, Hi-Tech, IWS, Curl, WRV and T&C about the importance of those brands, if they are making back up plans, and which brands could help fill a potential void if a new owner were to move away from the core channel.

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Vans plans to build off its action sports roots into areas like active lifestyle and "light" outdoor - SES file photo of Vans in outdoor retailer Public Lands.

Vans Lowers Full-Year Forecast, President Outlines How the Brand Will Grow Again

Sep 29, 2022

We have details about how Vans will try to grow into active lifestyle and outdoor while staying true to its action sports roots. Also, how Vans is restructuring internally, the soft back-to-school results, and more.

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Vail Resorts Reports Increase in Season Pass Sales

Sep 29, 2022

The important industry snow customer also reported full year financial results.

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Core Retailers Weigh In on Potential Boardriders Sale

Sep 29, 2022

Quiksilver, Billabong Men’s, Roxy, Billabong Women’s and RVCA make up a sizeable chunk of the total sales mix of many | Read more…

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Vans plans to build off its action sports roots into areas like active lifestyle and "light" outdoor - SES file photo of Vans in outdoor retailer Public Lands.

Vans Lowers Full-Year Forecast, President Outlines How the Brand Will Grow Again

Sep 29, 2022

We have details about how Vans will try to grow into active lifestyle and outdoor while staying true to its | Read more…

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Rip Curl North America President Dylan Slater and Global CEO Brooke Farris at Rip Curl's North American headquarters in San Clemente - Photo by SES

New Global Rip Curl CEO on Her First Year at the Helm

Sep 21, 2022

We ask Brooke Farris about her first year in the role, new initiatives she has implemented, the wetsuit shortage during | Read more…

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Rip Curl Shows Growth in All Channels

Sep 21, 2022

Lots of details about Rip Curl’s full year results, including a big surge in wholesale, how women’s performed and how | Read more…

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Martha is already present in 14 stores in California. Courtesy of Martha

Headwear Brand Martha Expands to US With Brick & Mortar Only Distribution

Sep 30, 2022

The brand purpose is to influence in-store shopping culture. Martha is already present in 14 stores in California.

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Filmed in Europe’s most iconic cities, etnies captures Flow Team riders’ aggressive BMX street riding. Courtesy of etnies

Etnies Launches Visuals, New BMX Video Showcasing European Flow Team

Sep 30, 2022

The new video was filmed over six months in some of Europe’s most iconic cities.

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Legendary Surfer Shaun Tomson to Be Honored at Surfrider’s One Ocean Gala

Sep 29, 2022

Limited tickets now available for Saturday, Oct. 8 to support the protection of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches.

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Vans Appoints Marissa Pardini as Global Chief Product & Merchandising Officer

Sep 29, 2022

Pardini, who most recently has served as VP & GM of The North Face Americas region, will step into her | Read more…

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File photo courtesy of Vail Resorts

Vail Resorts Reports Increase in Season Pass Sales

Sep 29, 2022

The important industry snow customer also reported full year financial results.

Active Ride Shop used to be a major player in the industry, including having lots of retail stores. SES file photo of the former Irvine Spectrum store, which has long since closed.

Former Active President Who Turned Retailer Around Acquires it Again

Sep 28, 2022

Active Ride Shop announced that today the company has been purchased by The Phoenix Project, Inc, a group led by | Read more…

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VF Corp. CFO Matt Puckett - Photo courtesy of VF.

What VF Corp. Looks for in Acquisition Targets

Sep 22, 2022

VF Corp. posted a video this week of CFO Matt Puckett explaining what the company looks for in acquisition targets.

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Brixton's Mike Lawson meeting with the team from Dillard's - Photo by SES

Updated: Photos from Surf Expo

Sep 16, 2022

We have lots of photos from the floor of Surf Expo.

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SES Live with SIA’s Nick Sargent – Replay Available Now

Dec 15, 2021

We talk to Nick about opportunities and challenges for the winter outdoor industry, including the increase in participation, the rise | Read more…

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SES Live with Bryce Phillips of evo

Aug 25, 2021

Watch full interview with Bryce Phillips, the Founder and CEO of evo.

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SES Live with Vuori’s Joe Kudla

Aug 13, 2021

Watch full interview with Vuori CEO Joe Kudla.

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SES Live with Roark’s Ryan Hitzel

Jun 30, 2021

Tiffany Montgomery sits down with Roark CEO Ryan Hitzel. Watch full interview.

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PIVOT

PIVOT is a full-service design and technology agency that helps global consumer brands grow and scale their eCommerce business. Our | Read more…

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Afterpay

Give your customers the power to buy now and pay later — while you get paid the next day. Afterpay | Read more…

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