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“RIP: Greg Noll” via Surfing Heritage & Cultural Center (SHACC)

by admin | Jun 28, 2021 | Community, Industry, News, Rest In Peace, Surf

After a life very well lived, Greg Noll, big-wave pioneer, filmmaker, industry leader and inspiration to many, has passed away. “It is with a heavy heart the Noll family announces the death of our patriarch, Greg Noll. Greg died of natural causes on Monday June 28th,...

“‘We’re no longer a photo-sharing app,’ says head of Instagram” by Tatiana Walk-Morris via Retail Dive

by admin | Jun 27, 2021 | E-Commerce, News, Resources, Social Commerce

Dive Brief: As multiple social media platforms adapt to shifting user habits, Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, recently announced that the app is pivoting away from being primarily a photo-sharing app. Instead, the platform will enhance its features in four...

“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 Post-Pandemic State of Mobile, Part 2: Mobile’s Role in BOPIS and BOPAC” by Alex Campbell via Total Retail

by admin | Jun 14, 2021 | News

During the pandemic, retailers faced once-in-a-lifetime headwinds, including closed physical locations, limited in-store capacity, slowed shipping times, and a customer that was oftentimes scared to leave the house. As a result, they turned heavily to buy online, pick...

“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...

“5 signs that retail is going to be OK” by Daphne Howland via Retail Dive

by admin | May 15, 2021 | News, Retail Strategy

The industry took a beating last year. Challenges remain, but here are a few indications of retailers’ strength. Last year was a challenge like no other for the retail industry. COVID-19 upended people’s existence worldwide, threatening human life and...