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News briefsCharles Leclerc launches CL16 fashion brand
Monegasque Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has launched his personal fashion brand, CL16, featuring a limited-edition collection of 12 1990s-inspired pieces.
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News briefsRip Curl expands wetsuit recycling in Europe
The surfwear brand is extending its global recycling program to reduce wetsuit waste across Europe with the help of a circular economy partner.
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ArticleZumiez posts modest Q2 growth
The boardsports and streetwear retailer lifted Q2 sales and margins yet remained in the red, while back-to-school demand supports stronger guidance for Q3.
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News briefsSFIA releases mid-year sports participation report
A new mid-year report from US fitness industry trade group SFIA shows rising inactivity and cost concerns despite growth in select winter and racquet sports.
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ArticleGlobe sheds non-strategic brands, all regions contribute to FY25 profit
But Ebit declined by 14.3 percent to A$14.6 million (€8.1m) for the Australian company.
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ArticleGoPro narrows losses despite double-digit revenue decline
Cost cuts and stronger margins helped the action camera maker shrink its quarterly loss, even as revenue fell sharply on softer unit sales and subscriptions.
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News briefsQuiksilver, Billabong, Volcom stores shuttering in US and Canada
Liberated Brands, North American licensee for surf and skate brands like Quiksilver, Billabong and Volcom, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the state of Delaware on Jan. 2–3, according to SGB Media. Liberated had been handling these accounts since 2023. The brands themselves live on.
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News briefsVans opens skateable flagship store
Originally opened in 2019, Vans’ Oxford Street store has been transformed into a new retail and community hub, in celebration of the brand’s three passions: skateboarding, music and art. The installation has been curated to “showcase skateboarding culture through elevated architectural and retail design,” and was designed by Milan-based architecture ...
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News briefsFaithful servant leaves Rip Curl after 35 years
José Farinha, a key figure at Rip Curl in Portugal, is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service.
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ArticleGoPro’s ‘challenging year’ continues in Q3
The GoPro group suffered a 112 percent increase in year-over-year operating loss to $8.0 million versus a loss of $3.8 million in Q3.
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ArticleBahrain to open first surf park in the Middle East
The kingdom in the Persian Gulf will soon be home to the Middle East’s first artificial surf park, featuring Wavegarden technology.
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ArticleSofter consumer sentiment continues to hamper KMD Brands
New Zealand’s KMD Brands, owner of Rip Curl, Kathmandu and Oboz, saw FY24 sales drop 11.2% amid weak consumer sentiment, posting a NZ$48.3m net loss.
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ArticleFresh relaunch of Elho and its Freestyle collection
Elho is making a comeback on the outdoor and winter sports market with a new Freestyle collection.
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News briefsProtest expands in North America
The Dutch sportswear brand partners with Momentum Distribution to grow its presence across North America with versatile sportswear.
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News briefsIPD appoints future CEO
The Californian surf-inspired apparel brand names Chris Kypriotis as partner and CEO, bringing decades of global brand experience to lead the company’s next growth phase.
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News briefsPacSun appoints new CFO to drive growth
The US retail clothing brand named Jimmy Buenrostro as new CFO, aiming to leverage his extensive retail finance experience to enhance strategic growth initiatives.
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News briefsSurf Expo returns to Orlando with expanded reach
The watersports and beach lifestyle trade show returns to Orlando this September, expanding its influence across the industry.
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News briefsVans hosts block party to celebrate NYC skate community
Vans brings the heart of skate culture to Brooklyn on Sept. 7 with a lively block party to celebrate the local skateboarding community.
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News briefsSkateboarding equipment market poised for growth in face of increasing competition and rise of e-comm
Global skateboarding market is set for growth through 2030, driven by competitions, e-commerce and youth culture trends, says a new report.
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News briefsHigh-performance rubber alternative Yulex2.0 launched
Yulex launched its new high-performance natural rubber material, poised to revolutionize the sportswear and watersports industries.
