Next Up: SIMA and BRA Surf Summit 15

Each year, questions and other important issues facing the surf industry are addressed at the surf industry's annual conference, Surf Summit, held in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. BRA would like to thank its personal sponsor, Surf Expo, as well as Surf Summit 15 Event Sponsors Surf Expo, Walter Wilhelm Associates, Ritholz, Levy, Sanders, Chidekel & Fields and Moss Adams. The goal of the four-day, three-night Surf Summit is to learn, share ideas, network and help shape the future of the surf industry. Read more about this event here.  

Board Retailers Association BRA celebrates 10 years!

The Board Retailers Association (BRA) is a non-profit trade association representing over 500 action sport retailers in the surf, skate, snow, wake, kite, wind and SUP industry across the country. East and West Coast retailers formed the Board Retailers Association in February 2003.

Under the direction of BRA’s Chairman and Board of Directors, the association serves as the preeminent voice for independent retailers on a grassroots level with manufacturers, trade show representatives, and other associations. The Board Retailers Association also works to provide educational resources and exclusive discounts and savings from vendors on the day-to-day costs of business.

BRA Retail Members receive industry research and statistics, guidelines and legal advice as well as financial forms, worksheets and sourcing solutions. Retail Members have exclusive access to archived retail articles, industry links, news sources and event planners. Take a look at the complete explanation and description of Retail Member benefits.