CHINA TARIFFS A CONCERN DESPITE RECORD +6% GROWTH IN Q2
ACTIONWATCH: (USA) Until Q2 of 2019 it had been 8 years since the ActionWatch panel experienced +6% growth in any individual quarter and if we look at the quarterly trend for…
VOLCOM’S PARENT CO RECEIVES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT
ASB MAGAZINE: BlackRock, Inc. announced that it has made a strategic investment in Authentic Brands Group (ABG), owner of a portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands including Volcom and AirWalk. Blackrock LTPC will…
BOARDRIDERS TURNAROUND THREATENED BY TRUMP TARIFFS
Boardriders CEO Dave Tanner, along with Columbia, Burton, Cynthia Rowley, K2 and more have rallied to fight the so called ‘Trump tariffs’, recently appearing in front of United States Trade……
VANS TO SPONSOR 2019 ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES
ASB MAGAZINE: The International Surfing Association (ISA) has announced the partnership of surf and action sports industry leader Vans as Presenting Sponsor for the 2019 ISA World Surfing Games (WSG) in Miyazaki, Japan September 7-15. The inclusion…
PATAGONIA LAWSUIT TARGETS CHINESE KNOCK-OFFS
ASB MAGAZINE: Patagonia (USA) has filed a trademark infringement law-suit against suspected online counterfeiters in China. In a complaint filed with the US District for the Northern District of Illinois, Patagonia said the…
A LIFE AND DEATH PERSPECTIVE: Inside The Raglan Surf Co Legacy
They say the phoenix rises from the ashes, but what they don’t always tell you is how tough that journey actually is. Luke Hughes, more than most, knows what it…
GENERAL PANTS OPENING MULTIPLE STORES IN NZ THIS YEAR
ASB MAGAZINE: According to reports in NZ Retail, General Pants is just months away from opening its first bricks-and-mortar stores in New Zealand. GP’s plan to open bricks-and-mortar stores in shopping…
ActionWatch Q2 sales up +6% in US
Strongest Q2 in years despite -2% decline in June ’19 Even though June ’19 wasn’t quite as strong as we had hoped that didn’t stop the US ActionWatch panel from……
SURFING TEST EVENT GETS UNDERWAY FOR TOKYO 2020
ASB MAGAZINE: Preparations for surfing’s Olympic debut will be scrutinised this week when a test event for next year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo takes place at Tsurigasaki Beach.The competition, part…
BOARDRIDERS BOSS ELECTED PRESIDENT OF EUROSIMA
EuroSIMA has elected Jean-Louis Rodrigues, General Manager Wholesale EMEA at Boardriders, took over the role of EUROSIMA President from Wilco Prins, former General Manager of Rip Curl Europe who has…
MARQUEE BRANDS NAMES GBG OFFICIAL APPAREL PARTNER AND DISTRIBUTOR FOR DAKINE
ASB MAGAZINE: Marquee Brands announced its partnership with Global Brands Group (GBG) as the official apparel partner and distributor for Dakine, overseeing all apparel categories including sport performance, lifestyle, outerwear…
VF CORP NAMES NEW GLOBAL BRAND PRESIDENT FOR DICKIES
ASB MAGAZINE: VF Corporation announced it has appointed Denny Bruce as the new global brand president of workwear label Dickies – currently the fourth largest brand by revenue in a 20-strong portfolio…