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“Surf Expo September 2026 Continued 50th Anniversary Year With Strong Retail Attendance, Debut Creator Program and Expanding Dive Category” by Angie Marks via Surf Expo News

by admin | Sep 30, 2026 | News, Opinion, Outdoor, Resources, Retail Strategy, Reviews, Skateboard, Social Media, Surf, Trade Shows

Photo courtesy of Surf Expo Surf Expo September 2026 Continued 50th Anniversary Year With Strong Retail Attendance, Debut Creator Program and Expanding Dive Category   ORLANDO, Fla. – September 29, 2026 — Surf Expo, the premier watersports and coastal...

“More Photos from Surf Expo September 2026” by Tiffany Montgomery via SES Outdoor

by admin | Sep 21, 2026 | Industry, News, Opinion, Surf, Surf Expo, Trade Shows

From left: Barrett Rhymes of AFTCO and Marsh Wear Clothing; We ran into Brixton having a team dinner in Orlando; Marlen owners Doris Gonzalez and Ricardo Villanueva are longtime industry reps and have now started their own brand. Photos by SESO. Surf Expo’s September...

“JAMIE O’BRIEN AND FUN DAY SURF BRING THE STOKE BACK TO SURF SHOPS” via Building The Revolution

by admin | Sep 15, 2026 | Brick & Mortar, Industry, News, Opinion, Surf, Surf Expo

Every few months someone in the surf industry asks the same question: “How do we grow surfing?” The answers usually revolve around social media strategy, influencer marketing, YouTube analytics, paid advertising, or the latest content campaign. What rarely gets...

“Five Things to Know About Surf Expo September 2026” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf X Outdoor

by admin | Sep 3, 2026 | Industry, News, Opinion, Resources, SUP, Surf, Surf Expo, Trade Shows

Katin is one of the many brands returning to Surf Expo this month. File photo courtesy of Surf Expo. From a new creator program built with Popfly to Lightspeed’s title sponsorship of the Industry Party and fashion shows, plus new education programming from...

“Pharrell Just Made Surf the Coolest Thing in Paris. Surf Industry Leaders Weigh In.” by Tiffany Montgomery via SES Outdoor

by admin | Jul 27, 2026 | Apparel /Fashion, News, Opinion, Story Telling, Surf

Photos courtesy of Louis Vuitton. Pharrell Just Made Surf the Coolest Thing in Paris. Surf Industry Leaders Weigh In. SESO asked Pat Tenore of Tenore, Ryan Hitzel of Roark, Evan Slater of Sun Bum, Candy Harris of Unlisted Brand Lab, Ryan Mangan of Quiksilver and...

“CARV Expo Returns Bigger in Year Two” by Evan Shoda via CE Blog

by admin | Jul 2, 2026 | Brick & Mortar, Industry, News, Resources, Skateboard, Surf, Trade Shows

More brands on the floor and more buyers in the room as the West Coast’s only surf, action sports, outdoor adventure, and coastal lifestyle trade show builds on its San Diego debut. ALPHARETTA, GA — June 4, 2026 — CARV Expo wrapped its second edition at the San Diego...