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Stance CEO Jeff Kearl and President John Wilson - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Stance moves into a new category

Stance, one of the industry’s most successful young brands, is moving into a new category: underwear.

News January 7, 2015
2014 SIMA Business Development

2014 SIMA Business Development Committee participants announced

The SIMA Business Development Committee (formerly the Emerging Brands Committee) has announced the 2014 participating brands and introduces…

News July 10, 2014
Randy Hild and Summer Rapp

Photos from Stance Executive Roundtable

Photos from the SES Executive Roundtable with the founders of the Stance brand that took place last week…

News September 22, 2013
Stance CEO Jeff Kearl and President John Wilson

Stance executive share details behind brand's success at next Executive Roundtable

We will find out more about how the Stance team has accomplished so much, so fast, and will…

News September 10, 2013
AGENDA Long Beach celebrates

AGENDA Long Beach celebrates its 10th anniversary with record growth of attendees

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News August 1, 2013
John Wilson receiving the Dick Baker Memorial Award from Una and Jack Baker at Surf Summit this year.

John Wilson's touching speech from Dick Baker Award

Stance President John Wilson gave a great speech upon receiving the Dick Baker Memorial Award this year. We…

News June 20, 2013

John Wilson on staff reduction at Reef

I spoke with Reef President John Wilson this morning about the layoffs at Reef this week and the…

News May 13, 2013
Tom Ruiz

Manufacturers discuss economy, product segmentation and inventories at BRA Summit

Surf manufacturers took part in an interesting panel Thursday at the Board Retailers Association Summit. The panel included…

News May 13, 2013
Former Reef President John Wilson

John Wilson leaves Reef

Reef President John Wilson is leaving the company. Here is the announcement that was sent to employees today.…

News May 13, 2013
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