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Outdoor and surf brands and retailers react to tariffs

“There’s No Way This Can Last”: Surf and Outdoor Industry on New Tariffs

From price increases to cost-cutting, leaders at Vissla, Eagle Creek, La Jolla Group, and more grapple with how…

News April 4, 2025
New SHACC board. left to right: Dan McInerny, Greg MacGillivray, Mark Christy, Jeff Alter, Royce Cansler, Patti Paniccia, Spencer Croul, Randy Hild, and Paul Naude

Surf Industry Icons Unite to Power SHACC’s Future 

New board members take the helm to secure Surfing Heritage and Culture Center's legacy for future generations. 

Press Releases September 10, 2024
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SIMA Celebrates 35 Years as Waterman’s Gala Returns

Industry leaders and ocean champions will gather Aug. 10 to honor Gordon Merchant, Nathan Florence and Vince Scandone.

Press Releases May 7, 2024
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Paul Naude and Bob Hurley on Their New Alliance

Vissla CEO Paul Naude and Hurley Founder Bob Hurley, who is no longer involved in this namesake brand…

News September 6, 2023

34th Annual Waterman’s Weekend Heads to Huntington Beach

The annual industry gathering will honor Art Brewer, Justine DuPont and Dr. Cliff Kapono.

Press Releases May 22, 2023

Paul Naude: Dior x Vissla Collab “Good for the Surf Industry”

The wetsuit collaboration marks the first time Vissla has worked with a couture brand as the two look…

News May 17, 2023
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Vissla CEO on Sales Trends, New Collaborations, and Business Advice for New Brands

Rosenthal & Rosenthal’s Maria Contino, western region sales manager at the factoring and financing firm, interviewed Paul Naude…

Sponsored May 5, 2023
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Vissla Announces First Add Color Surfboard Art Gallery Event

The gallery event will gather Add Color contest finalists and their boards from all over the world.

Press Releases January 21, 2023
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Tribute to Well-Known Industry Lawyer Bryan Friedman

We are overdue in sharing a tribute to industry lawyer Bryan Friedman of FSG Lawyers who passed away…

News December 15, 2022
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