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Jan 26, 2021 SPONSOR Vans is excited to announce the return of its “Foot the Bill” program to help support small business partners throughout the country. Vans will be teaming up with independent shops and community driven spaces to create custom footwear and apparel that will be available for purchase online at  vans.com/footthebill. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a devastating toll on small businesses, the net proceeds from the “Foot the Bill” merchandise will be goin...

Jan 25, 2021 File photo courtesy of Journeys SPONSOR We are catching up on a presentation by Genesco executives at the ICR Conference earlier this month. Genesco is the parent company of Journeys, our industry’s largest footwear customer, UK-based Schuh, also an industry customer, and the dressier Johnston & Murphy. During the holidays, Journeys reported a 4% decline in total comps (stores plus online), which was better than expected due to stronger sales in stores than forecasted. On the tre...

Jan 21, 2021 Ûs the Movement partner and Comrade, Gony Zubizaretta, wearing The Calix. Photo by Kasia Hryciów SPONSOR Former Billabong EMEA Sales Director Nigel Gibb has partnered with four icons of the European surfing community, Gony Zubizaretta, Kepa Acero, Marlon Lipke, and Roby D’amico, to take emerging lifestyle brand Ûs the Movement to a larger global market. The other co-founder in the brand is South African-based former surf magazine editor turned marketing specialist and tech ...

Jan 22, 2021 SPONSOR Bern Helmets, respected around the globe for its proprietary street-inspired helmets, combining performance, style, comfort, and safety for the slopes, water action sports, bicycling, and commuting, today announced it was chosen as a winner for the 2021 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. Specifically, its Hudson helmet was honored for its concept, design, and functionality, in the cycling category. Designed for commuters, the Hudson is Bern’s safest helmet, certified f...

Jan 21, 2021 SPONSOR Athleta (NYSE: GPS) announced today the expansion of extended sizing (“1X-3X” or sizes 18-26) to 350 styles across its collection. For Spring 2021, 70% of the Athleta collection will be available in sizes 1X-3X. Athleta’s extended sizing expansion brings to life its mission of inclusivity and reinforces its commitment to empower women to lead an active lifestyle with confidence.  The breadth and depth of product offering, reimagined omnichannel shopping experience an...

Jan 22, 2021 SPONSOR OPKIX, Inc., maker of the OPKIX One dual-camera system, has announced that the brand has officially launched in the Middle East. Lionfish Distribution manages multiple retail channels across the Gulf Co-Operative Council, which is made up of United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman. They are based in U.A.E. and are the distributor of record for OPKIX. “We are thrilled to bring the OPKIX brand to market in our region,” said Warren Subel, Lionf...

Jan 22, 2021 Remembering Skate Industry Vet Mark Waters Mark Waters. His family believes he contracted COVID-19 when he briefly pulled down his mask to take a photo. SPONSOR We were sad to hear the news this week that skateboard industry veteran Mark Waters passed away after a battle with COVID-19. Mark had a long career in skateboarding, including working at companies such as Tum Yeto and Sole Technology, in addition to working for USA Skateboarding as the men’s team manager. Most recently,...

Jan 20, 2021 SPONSOR Backcountry, the online specialty retailer of premium outdoor gear and apparel, announces plans to open brick-and-mortar retail locations beginning May 2021. The retailer currently has one store adjacent to its fulfillment center in Salt Lake City, UT, and will expand its retail footprint this year with two new stores, the first of which will open in Park City, UT, followed by a location in Boulder, CO. Backcountry has created an industry-leading online shopping experience ...

Jan 20, 2021 SPONSOR Today, Body Glove welcomes professional surfer and filmmaker Hunter Jones to its athlete roster as the first of three new team additions to be announced soon. Jones is a creative and influential member of the surfing community with goals to help foster a diverse and inclusive environment for surfers. “With this amazing opportunity I feel that I have a responsibility to be a role model to help inspire more diversity in the water,” says Jones. “When I was growing up, I ...

Jan 21, 2021 Zumiez Annual 100K Event Gets Virtual Makeover Clockwise from top left: DJ Spider performed; the wealth of prizes, supplied by brands, won by Brendon Andrews; Founder Tom Campion and Rick Brooks; Artist Shepard Fairey talked about his record collection; District Manager Sam King shared hangover remedies along with fellow DM LJ Patridge. Photos courtesy of Zumiez. SPONSOR Zumiez had to get even more creative than usual this year with its annual 100k celebration that honors the top s...