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“Complimentary Webinars hosted by the good people behind Surf Expo and Outdoor Retailer” via SurfExpo.com

by admin | Apr 16, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Retail Strategy, Trade Shows

This series of complimentary webinars led by experts is designed to help Retailers combat and navigate through the challenges that COVID-19 has posted, and find success despite the obstacles ahead. We have partnered with Outdoor Retailer, ASD Market...

“Brain Floss: Paul Kobriger” via Transworld Skateboarding

by admin | Apr 12, 2020 | Industry, News, Skate Art, Skateboard

April 10, 2020 This one’s amazing and special to us. Paul worked as our Marketing Director for several years and rediscovered his love and talent for illustration while at Transworld. We saw his hobby turn into a full blown artist’s awakening, and he even penned...

“Coastal Breeze Can Carry COVID-19 More Than 6 Feet, Says Virus Expert – IN CASE YOU NEEDED ONE MORE REASON TO STAY AWAY FROM THE BEACH” by Todd Prodanovich via Surfer Mag

by admin | Apr 3, 2020 | Corona Virus, Industry, News, Surf

Photo Credit: Grant EllisA perfect example of what not to do. Malibu crowds, sometime before the COVID-19 pandemic. Between stay-at-home orders, threats of fines for surfing and the off chance of getting shot at (if you happen to live in Costa Rica), there...

“Jeff Grosso R.I.P. 1968-2020” via Transworld Skateboarding

by admin | Apr 1, 2020 | Industry, News, Rest In Peace, Retail History, Skateboard

Today, legendary ’80s vert skater and host of Vans’ ” Loveletters To Skateboarding” Jeff Grosso passed away at his home (1968-2020). We don’t have any details right now, but our deepest condolences go out to his family, close friends, and all his fans around the world...

“MY DOORS ARE CLOSED…..NOW WHAT??” by BRA Supporting Vendor Partner Dave Seehafer of Global Wave Ventures

by admin | Mar 31, 2020 | Associate Members, Industry, Private Label, Retail Strategy

(aka how to stay stoked during these crazy times!)In the past couple of weeks, I’ve had numerous conversations with specialty retailers across the nation to brainstorm ways to keep revenue flowing, customers happy, employees paid and much more. Here are a few ideas...

“Brands Find Varied Ways to Help Corona Virus Fight” via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Mar 30, 2020 | Corona Virus, Industry, News

Please click on the following link to view this absolutely relevant Shop Eat Surf Article:   Brands Find Varied Ways to Help Corona Virus Fight Be sure to visit the Shop Eat Surf website to view valuable Industry News and Resourceful Articles regularly via this...