Below you will find helpful and relevant articles that we carefully curate for the benefit of our B.R.A. Retail Members almost every day. Be sure to scroll through the most recent article or use the Search/Lookup feature to find topics and keywords related to articles that may help you to lower costs, increase margins or create more remarkable customer experiences.

“Dale Webster, The Man Who Surfed For 14,641 Consecutive Days, Has Passed Away” by Cooper Gegan via The Inertia

by admin | Aug 13, 2025 | Community, Legends, News, Surf

In the history of the sport, there are few who have matched Dale Webster’s dedication to surfing. Known as “Daily Wavester” or “Everyday Dale,” he lived his life with a singular purpose: to maintain the longest streak of consecutive days surfed – a feat...

“A FAREWELL TO BLACK SABBATH THROUGH THE LENS OF SKATEBOARDING” by Christian Senrud via Jenkem Mag

by admin | Jul 10, 2025 | Legends, News, Skateboard, Skateboard Film Review

It’s hard to imagine skateboarding without Black Sabbath. Without them, whose name would AVE spray paint on some forgotten concrete in Mindfield? Whose music would lay the soundtrack for every weekender’s personal Zero Sunday mission? Nobody. That’s...

“Why industry data is important for specialty retailers plus insightful interview with George Leichtweis (BRA Chairman and Owner of Modern Skate & Surf)” via Trackfly blog

by admin | Apr 16, 2025 | Brick & Mortar, Distinguished Retail Members, Legends, Resources, Retail History, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies

Push play to listen to this insightful interview of George The begining of Modern Skate and Surf MARK‍‍George, could you tell me a little bit about the history of Modern Skate and Surf, you’ve been around since 1979 is that right? GEORGEThat’s correct. I...

“Skateboarding Hall of Fame Announces the 2025 Inductees” by Brian Blakely via Transworld Skateboarding

by admin | Feb 28, 2025 | Awards, Legends, News, Skateboard

Photo / @skateboardinghalloffame Instagram A new batch of legends have been cemented into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. The Skateboarding Hall of Fame has officially announced its 2025 class of inductees, and this impressive list features some of the most...

“Rest in Peace, Patti McGee: A True Skateboarding Icon (1945-2024)” by Brian Blakely via Transworld Skateboarding plus Skateboarding Hall of Fame archive chronicling the life and impact of this tremendous skateboarding legend

by admin | Oct 20, 2024 | Community, Legends, News, Rest In Peace, Skateboard, Surf

The skateboarding world is heartbroken by the news of legendary Patti McGee’s passing on October 17, 2024. An icon, an innovator, a skateboarder, and a straight-up badass, Patti’s influence on skateboarding will live on forever.  All of skateboarding felt...

“Kelly Slater Gets Heartfelt Homage in ‘GROM to GOAT’” by Cooper Gogan via The Inertia

by admin | Aug 26, 2024 | Awards, Competitions, Legends, News, Surf

The WSL paid tribute to the GOAT with a heartfelt Kelly Slater career retrospective. Photo: WSL // YouTube It’s hard to overstate Kelly Slater’s dominance in the sport of surfing. He’s won the championship 11 times and holds the distinction of being both the...