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4 days ago | 
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com | Anna Dimond
This year the tour has grown beyond its snowboard roots aided, in part, by Big Sky Partners, a venture capital firm founded by Michael Schwab. For the past few years, Schwab and his team have been investing in wave pool ventures and new surf resorts, among other projects.
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1 week ago | 
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com | Tiffany Montgomery
Surf Shop Day came from a casual chat between Mike Vavak, founder of Building The Revolution, and a friend. The two started brainstorming about a surf alternative to Record Store Day to spotlight the local surf shops that are central to the culture. And just like that, Surf Shop Day began to take form. The inaugural celebration kicked off on May 18, 2019. Initially named Board Shop Day, it was quickly changed to Surf Shop Day. Now, Surf Shop Day is celebrated every year on the third Saturday in May.
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1 week ago | 
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com | Tiffany Montgomery
Shop Eat Surf Outdoor is writing a story about dynamic young leaders to watch in the surf, outdoor, and active lifestyle industries. We are looking for team members who are 40 years old or younger and are making a positive business impact on their companies through strong leadership, whether that means bringing fresh ideas to the table, spearheading the execution of new initiatives, or managing tough challenges.
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1 week ago | 
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com | Tiffany Montgomery
Wolverine Worldwide’s active group, which includes Merrell and Saucony, reported strong first-quarter results, however the company withdrew its 2025 guidance because of tariffs and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. Sales for the active group grew more than 12% to $326.7 million in the quarter ended March 29, which drove a 4.4% increase for the company overall to $412.3 million.
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1 week ago | 
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com | Tiffany Montgomery
Yeti reduced its sales outlook because of the anticipated impact of tariffs and weaker consumer demand as the company works to reduce its exposure to China and manage constrained inventory. Yeti said it will produce more than 90% of its drinkware outside of China by the end of 2025. The company is broadening its footprint in Southeast Asia and is investigating manufacturing opportunities around the globe.
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2 weeks ago | 
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com | Tiffany Montgomery
Columbia Sportswear plans to use its “fortress balance sheet” and democratically priced namesake brand to gain market share during the expected turbulence to come given the new tariff-impacted environment. If you think you are already an Executive Edition member and you’re getting this message, it’s possible your membership is on hold because your credit card expired. You can update your card here. If you have any trouble and need help, please click here to email our customer care specialist.
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2 weeks ago | 
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com | Tiffany Montgomery
Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, RVCA, DC Shoes, Element, VonZipper, Spyder and Volcom are under new leadership in Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific. Authentic Brands Group, which owns the brands, announced Wednesday that Australian company Caprice now has the license for the brands in the region. Caprice has also acquired the operational arm of the business from former licensee Liberated Brands.
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2 weeks ago | 
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com | Tiffany Montgomery
BN3TH, the underwear and apparel brand known for its pouch technology, is working to widen its reach with a new marketing campaign, a new marketing head, and the evolution of its wholesale strategy. New Leadership on TapWith the recent hiring of Albie Rosario as BN3TH’s vice president of marketing, the brand is aiming to elevate its storytelling and engagement strategies. Rosario, who spent over a decade at Stance Socks, brings experience in lifestyle marketing and category development.
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2 weeks ago | 
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com | Tiffany Montgomery
Island Water Sports, a key high volume retailer based in South Florida, continues to expand its reach. Owners the Cottrell siblings – Cheyne, Karly and Linsey – just added a fourth store in Pompano Beach to their growing retail empire. We asked Cheyne about why the time was right to open a new store, how this location will be different, and how the all-important spring break period turned out.
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2 weeks ago | 
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com | Tiffany Montgomery
Outerknown, Firewire Surfboards, and Slater Designs announced Monday that Oakley veteran Marty Mathiesen is joining the company as general manager, wholesale. Mathiesen will oversee the wholesale business for all three brands, focusing on forging deeper retail partnerships and expanding their global footprints. Outerknown in particular is launching a major wholesale push. Mathiesen brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in retail and brand development across the surf industry.