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“VF snaps up Supreme for $2.1B, eyes brick-and-mortar expansion” by Daphne Howland via Retail Dive

by admin | Nov 14, 2020 | News, Skateboard

Dive Brief: VF Corp. on Monday said it has a deal to acquire streetwear brand Supreme for $2.1 billion, expected to close later this year, according to an investor presentation. Supreme founder James Jebbia and the brand’s senior leadership team will stay with...

“TAMPA AM PRESENTS: GLOBAL AMDEMIC ” via link on Skatepark of Tampa website

by admin | Nov 13, 2020 | Competitions, Industry, News, Skateboard

Watch the Global AMdemic Finals featuring the top Ams from over 500 entries from around the world, battling it out for Tampa Am spots, bragging rights and a $1,000 cash prize. Plus Independent Best Trick with feedback from judges Kelly Hart, Kelvin Hoefler, and Mike...

“Surf Expo to Hold In-Person Show in January” via Surf Expo PR on Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Nov 2, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, Retail Strategy, Skateboard, SUP, Trade Shows, Wake Skate, Wake Surf, Wakeboard

PRESS RELEASES | Published Nov 2, 2020 Surf Expo, the premier watersports and beach lifestyle tradeshow announce today that their upcoming January 6-8, 2021 show will take place in the West Concourse of the Orange County Convention...

“CSEF Is Bridging Skateboarding and Higher Education” interview via Malakye.com

by admin | Oct 23, 2020 | Educational Opportunity, News, Resources, Skateboard

Keegan Guizard literally skated through college. He was an inspired student at North Carolina State University who founded a collegiate skate tour and then shortly after college he co-founded The College Skateboarding Educational Foundation (CSEF) with...

“Cooper talks to Tony Hawk about life in quarantine” interview by Anderson Cooper via CNN

by admin | Oct 18, 2020 | Industry, News, Skateboard

Anderson Cooper talks to Tony Hawk about life in quarantine – CNN Video Anderson Cooper speaks to skateboarding legend Tony Hawk about life during the coronavirus pandemic. Watch “Full Circle” every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 6pm E.T. www.cnn.com...

“Skate Shop Day” happens on Feb. 19th – Letter from Chris Neiratko of NJ, FAQs & more

by admin | Oct 10, 2020 | Industry, News, Skateboard

We are re-posting the following information (FAQs and more) about Skate Shop Day with the following letter from NJ Skate Shop Owner, BRA Distinguished Retail Member and co-founder of Skate Shop Day, Chris Nieratko addressed to skate brands: Hello new and old friends,...