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“Surging Sales Continue in Surf and Skate Shops” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Jun 22, 2021 | Associate Members, Industry, Skateboard, Statistics, Surf

Strong sales in the core channel are showing no signs of slowdown as shoppers continue to embrace local retailers and the surf and skate lifestyle. According to the ActionWatch Retail Panel, year-to-date sales are up 89% vs. the same period in 2020. Click on the...

“Surfrider Foundation Welcomes Global Celebrations for International Surfing Day” via Surfrider Foundation

by admin | Jun 16, 2021 | Community, Industry, News, Surf

The Beach Belongs to Everyone! On Saturday, June 19, the Surfrider Foundation and international affiliates will host events worldwide in recognition of the 17th annual International Surfing Day (ISD) to celebrate the sport of surfing and...

“The Electric Acid Surfboard Test Shaper Reveal – Meet the crafty hands behind Mason and Coco’s colorful quiver” via Stab Magazine

by admin | Jun 11, 2021 | Community, Industry, Surf

Words by Stab. Photos by Ryan Miller It’s a pleasure each time we set out to film the Electric Acid Surfboard Test, pairing surfers with unfamiliar shapers and foreign models, and patiently waiting for unexpected results.  Today we’d like to take the time to introduce...

“You Won’t Believe the Crap Female Surfers Have to Deal With in Surf Shops” by Naomi Blik via The Inertia

by admin | May 30, 2021 | Industry, Retail Strategy, Surf, Women's Market

Girls don’t go into surf shops just to buy bikinis. Photo: Naomi Blik. Editor’s Note: The women interviewed for this piece asked to remain anonymous to protect their hard-earned standings in their respective communities. A girl walks into a surf shop and the...

“SPRING 2021 SKATEPARK CONSTRUCTION GRANT WINNERS ANNOUNCED” by The Skatepark Project

by admin | May 19, 2021 | Community, Industry, News, Skateboard

(Vista, CA) – As the nation continues to overcome COVID-19 challenges, locally run skatepark projects are still in progress. Advocates from all over the country are working hard to provide a free and accessible skatepark for their community to enjoy. Out of the...

“Should retailers continue to require associates and customers to wear masks?” by George Anderson with commentary by 38 retail experts via Retail Wire

by admin | May 18, 2021 | Corona Virus, Debate, Industry, Retail Strategy

Americans who have received full doses of COVID-19 vaccines (one or two shots, depending on the manufacturer) and have allowed at least two weeks to pass will now be free to go about their daily activities without wearing a mask. This applies both to outdoor as well...