Top-Viewed Stories of 2022
Our top-viewed stories of the year often provide insight into the biggest news going on in the industry, and 2022 was no different.
The changes happening at the industry’s two largest companies – Vans and Boardriders – dominated the headlines this year.
After nearly 20 years of stellar results since being acquired by VF Corp. in 2004, Vans lost its momentum recently and is not hitting revenue targets. That has led to executive changes and a reorganization at the brand.
And Boardriders, home to Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Element, and VonZipper, is in the midst of a prolonged sale process that has retailers, employees, and competitors concerned about the potential fallout.
With the inventory challenges in the industry, the pending Boardriders sale, and economic uncertainty in the air, 2023 will likely be an eventful one for many companies and retailers.
Top-Viewed Stories of 2022
- Boardriders Cuts More Than 150 Jobs
- Burton Owner Shoots Down Sale Reports
- Vans Hires New Executive to Lead High-Profile Collabs
- Core Retailers Weigh In on Potential Boardriders Sale
- Bluestar Alliance Co-Owner on Hurley, Boardriders, and More
- VF Cuts 600 Positions
- New Vans President Outlines What’s Wrong at Vans
- Photos from Surf Expo
- Photos from Day 2 of Surf Expo
- Kevin Bailey: Vans is Still a Very Healthy Brand
- Doug Palladini and His Profound Impact on Vans, the Surf Industry, and More
- Photos from Zumiez 100K Party
- Boardriders CEO on Evolving Brand Strategies and More
- Boardriders: The Complexity and History
- VF CEO to Exit in Unexpected Departure
Top-Viewed Press Releases
- Hydro Flask Reveals Spring 2023 Colors and New Product Offerings
- Natural Selection Tour Announces 2022 Dates
- Vans US Open of Surfing Returns to Huntington Beach
- Vans Names New Global President
- Oakley Releases New Sunglasses
- Melin Celebrates Opening of First Flagship in Laguna Beach
- Former WSL and Hurley Executive Named CMO of Columbia Brand
- La Jolla Group Names New CEO
- Shaun White Launches new Active Lifestyle Brand with Backcountry
- Public Lands Announces Four New Stores
- Columbia Sportswear Names Jim Beeman VP of Sales
- K2-MDV Holdings to Become Elevate Outdoor Collective Effective Immediately
- Quiksilver Launches Apparel Collection Based on Stranger Things
- Evo is Coming to California
- Fox Racing Hosts HQ Opening
