Brand Leaders Paint Grim Picture of Current Challenges

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By Tiffany Montgomery | Published Mar 20, 2020

We talked to several industry CEOs this week to get an honest assessment of just how bad things are and where they think the situation is headed.

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Industry News

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New Owner for West Marine

Apr 20, 2021

The industry customer has been acquired by the same private equity firm that recently bought Birkenstock.

Salt Life at Ron Jon Surf Shop - SES file photo

Salt Life Sales Jump in Q2

Apr 20, 2021

Salt Life owner Delta Apparel pre-released sales results for the quarter ended April 3 Tuesday.

Oakley sponsored surfer Filipe Toledo - file photo courtesy of Oakley

Oakley’s “Outstanding” Q4

Apr 19, 2021

Parent company EssilorLuxottica has high praise for Oakley’s results, particularly in North America.

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SIA’s ClimateUnited Week

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Surf Expo Extends In-Person Events With Year-Round Interaction And Transaction Platform

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World-class B2B digital platform connects buyers and sellers 365 days a year

How Much To Build and Operate a Surf Park?

Apr 12, 2021

Any successful business needs to determine how their invested capital is paying back. A surf park is no different.

Industry Releases

Rendering of upcoming Athleta store in Canada; Athleta announced it will launch e-commerce and open two stores in Canada, marking the performance lifestyle brand’s first company-owned expansion outside the United States. Graphic: Business Wire

Athleta Announces Entry Into Canada

Apr 20, 2021

Brand will launch e-commerce and open two stores to advance towards its goal of doubling the business by 2023.

The Black Sea of Ukraine played host to the Ukrainian National Championships. Photo: USF

ISA Welcomes Ukraine as 109th Member Nation

Apr 20, 2021

New leadership in Algeria named as well.

Vans is working toward converting all owned and operated facilities to 100% renewable energy by 2025. In 2017, the company began this transition by installing a 1 MW solar array at its headquarters, achieving a LEED platinum certification - one of the highest standards for sustainable buildings in the world. Courtesy of Vans

Vans Sets Goal for New Sustainability Commitments

Apr 20, 2021

Vans commits to make core materials 100% regenerative, responsibly sourced, renewable or recycled by 2030.

Brand Leaders Paint Grim Picture of Current Challenges