NOVEMBER SALES IN THE US UP +22%
ACTIONWATCH: November US sales ‘20 grew +13% so it would not have been surprising if the core channel sales growth slowed down in November ‘21. However, despite the robust comps, core……
THE EDDIE COULD GO
ASB MAGAZINE: The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational for the 2021-2022 season could be held this Hawiian winter if surf conditions permit, the Aikau family has announced. The event at Waimea Bay…
OCTOBER ‘21 SALES IN THE US UP +18%
ACTIONWATCH: October ‘20 grew +19% so it would not have been surprising if the core channel sales growth slowed down in October ‘21. However, despite those steep comps, core retailers……
A FAIR SHOT: SURFAID SUPPORTS REMOTE SURF COMMUNITIES VACCINE ROLL OUT
ASB MAGAZINE: The team at SurfAid believe everyone, everywhere deserves a fair shot in accessing a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine. In partnership with the Indonesian government, SurfAid set sail…
VFC PUBLISHES NEW MADE FOR CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
ASB MAGAZINE: VF Corporation published its latest Made for Change sustainability and responsibility report today. With action and progress at the core of its message, the report highlights VF’s advancement…
SEPTEMBER ‘21 SALES IN THE US UP +15%
ACTIONWATCH: September ‘20 grew +26% so it would not have been surprising if the core channel sales growth slowed down significantly in September ‘21, and even a decline was a……
SOPHIE GOLDSCHMIDT APPOINTED CEO OF U.S. SKI & SNOWBOARD ASSOCIATION
ASB MAGAZINE: U.S. Ski & Snowboard announced the appointment of former World Surf League CEO, Sophie Goldschmidt as the organization’s next President and CEO. Goldschmidt will officially begin on October…
AUGUST ‘21 SALES IN THE US UP +22%
ACTIONWATCH: August ‘20 only grew 3% so we expected fairly robust growth rates again this month, which is exactly what happened. While sales growth numbers were still strong they did……
BUILDING THE REVOLUTION RELEASES LIMITED-EDITION TSHIRT THROUGH US SPECIALTY SURF SHOPS
ASB MAGAZINE: Homegrown US specialty surf and board sport advocacy platform ‘Building the Revolution’ is releasing a limited-edition t-shirt this September. The limited Brews & Boards print (shown) will be…
BOARDRIDERS APPOINTS NEW EMEA PRESIDENT
ASB MAGAZINE: Boardriders has announced the appointment of Nicolas Foulet to the position of EMEA President, where he will lead operations and brand portfolio development in the region. Greg Healy,…
US SALES UP +29% IN JULY
ACTIONWATCH: July ‘20 was flat so we expected robust growth rates again this month. While sales growth numbers are still strong they are beginning to slow down a bit compared……
WSL ANNOUNCES INTEGRATED 2022 CT & CHALLENGER SERIES CALENDAR
ASB MAGAZINE: The World Surf League (WSL) today announced the 2022 Championship Tour (CT) and Challenger Series (CS) calendars, the inaugural season for the fully redesigned Tours and Competition framework,…