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“Outdoor Retailer Launches Expansive Hosted Buyer Program” by Bart Schaneman via The Daily

by admin | Apr 14, 2024 | Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Outdoor, Private Label, Resources, Retail Strategy, SUP, Trade Shows, Women's Market

At the OR Winter show last November, Sarah Morton (right), OR senior attendee relations manager, gives a group of buyers a tour of the show floor. Photo by Keith Fearnow. OR has listened to its exhibitors and is making a substantial investment to bring more buyers to...

“Hubi’s Surf Atlas and Wiilder Adventures & Animals A-Z Book Review” plus Surf Expo giveaway by Doug Works (BRA Executive Director)

by Doug Works | Feb 9, 2024 | Book Review, News, Opinion, Product Reviews, Surf, Trade Shows

Over the Summer, I started noticing a few Instagram posts from a number of our Retail Members including Hansen Surf Shop in Encinitas about this interesting surf adventure book for kids called “Hubi’s Surf Atlas” as well as a few posts from Wiilder...

“Surf Expo’s Roy Turner to Receive President’s Award from East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame” by Kara Hamanaka via Shop Eat Surf

by admin | Jan 5, 2024 | Awards, News, Surf, Trade Shows

Board Retailers Association Chairman George Leichtweis and Roy Turner. SES file photo.  Roy Turner has enjoyed a career in action sports surrounded by what he’s been doing since he was a kid: surfing and skating. “I’m pretty blessed that throughout my...

“Surf Expo to Host Exciting Lineup of Events, Networking, Seminars and Features at January 2024 Show” by surf Expo staff via Surf Expo blog

by admin | Dec 28, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, Awards, BRA Community Partners, Community, Educational Opportunity, Industry, News, Private Label, Resources, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Skateboard, SUP, Surf, Trade Shows, Wakeboard, Women's Market

Highlights include the 2024 Florida Shape Off, East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Learning Labs on important business topics, and an Industry Party. Surf Expo, the premier watersports and coastal lifestyle trade show, is offering a full roster of...

“SURF EXPO SEPTEMBER SHOWCASES STRONG DEMAND FOR WATERSPORTS & BEACH LIFESTYLE PRODUCTS HEADING INTO 2024” by Amy Dufour via SurfExpo.com

by admin | Oct 12, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, News, Trade Shows

Surf Expo, the premier watersports and coastal lifestyle tradeshow wrapped up its summer show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. With more than 730 exhibiting brands participating, the event served as the industry launchpad for retailers to discover...

“Quiet Storm, Sun Diego, Katin and Surf Expo Raise Money for Maui Sports Foundation” by Tiffany Montgomery via Shop Eat Surf

by Doug Works | Sep 23, 2023 | BRA Community Partners, Brick & Mortar, Community, Industry, News, Surf, Trade Shows

Quiet Storm owner Bill Dreibelbis, Hi-Tech Surf Sports owner Kim Ball, Sun Diego owner Dave Nash. Photo by SES. In addition to the buying and selling happening on the floor of Surf Expo, there was philanthropy in the mix as well. High volume retailer Quiet Storm has...