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“CSEF Awards $90,000 in College Scholarships to 35 Skateboarders” via Press Release on Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Oct 4, 2024 | Awards, BRA Community Partners, Community, News, Resources, Skateboard

PRESS RELEASES | Published Oct 3, 2024 The College Skateboarding Educational Foundation (CSEF) has officially awarded $90,000 in college scholarships to 35 skateboarders studying in the U.S. in this year’s scholarship class. While skateboarders pursuing college...

“Paul Kobriger—Skateboard Lifer, Artist, and Sixes and Sevens (BRA Retail Member) Shop Owner” by Blair Alley via TWS

by admin | Oct 2, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, News, Skate Art, Skateboard, Small Business

Screen shot from YouTube video New episode of CORE shows the talent and dedication of one of skateboarding’s most dedicated skateshop owners You ought to know Paul Kobriger from his many years of working in the skateboard industry. From TransWorld to...

“Enhancing Accessibility: Guide for Retailers to Create Inclusive Shopping Experiences” by Cameron Ward via Guest Blog

by admin | Sep 30, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, Retail Technologies

Image via Freepik Retail businesses stand at the forefront of innovation in our digital age – not just for what they sell but also how they sell. Creating an accessible shopping experience is paramount to embracing diversity and ensuring everyone, regardless of their...

“Outdoor Retailer To Move to One June Show Per Year” by Tiffany Montgomery via The Daily & ShopEatSurf.com

by admin | Sep 28, 2024 | Community, Industry, News, Outdoor, Trade Shows

Photo by Keith Fearnow, courtesy of Outdoor Retailer. Outdoor Retailer is announcing some big news today – they are moving to one annual show in June rather than having two shows each year. That means OR November 2024 will not stage in a few months. The Daily asked...

“Retailers Applaud DOJ Antitrust Suit Over Visa Debit Card Practices” by Joe Keenan via Total Retail

by admin | Sep 24, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Credit Card Processing, Industry, News, Point of Sale

Credit: Getty Images by RUNSTUDIO The National Retail Federation (NRF) welcomed a lawsuit announced Tuesday by the Department of Justice accusing Visa of violating federal antitrust law in its debit card practices but said the card network’s anticompetitive...

“Caity Simmers Releases Behind-the-Scenes Look at Her Maiden World Title” by Evan Quarnstrom via The Inertia

by admin | Sep 14, 2024 | Community, Competitions, News, Olympics, Surf

Ever since Caity Simmers burst on to the scene with an ISA Junior gold medal in 2018, it was clear that she was destined for greatness. Her flow, commitment, style, and demeanor (reminiscent of John John and Dane, many pundits said) were lightyears beyond...