Checking in with Fish Hippie Company, Feather 4 Arrow, Tommy Bahama, Smith and Quinn, and Exist USA

At Surf Expo in September, exhibitors were showcasing brand new products and offerings, including new fabrics, custom-made designs, and expanded apparel lines.

We checked in with exhibitors Fish Hippie Company, Feather 4 Arrow, Tommy Bahama, Smith and Quinn, and ExistUSA, to see what they were excited about this year, and how they felt about their Surf Expo experience.

Checking in with Sandbar, Aloe Up, and Baja Llama at Surf Expo September

At Surf Expo this September, exhibitors were showcasing brand new products and offerings, including new apparel lines, new skincare products, and new swimsuits.

We checked in with exhibitors Sandbar, Aloe Up, and Baja Llama to see what they were rolling out, and how they felt about their Surf Expo experience this year.

Surf Expo Keeps Elan Coming Back Year After Year

By: Bart Schaneman

Elan Savir launched his namesake company for women’s clothing at Surf Expo in 1991, and he’s been coming back ever since. He can remember when he was 19 years old walking around the show floor, before he had his own company.

“Everybody in my circle either had a clothing store or had a clothing business,” Savir said. “Somebody brought me here. I was happy to be here. It was all the brands I used to love.” Not long after, Savir started his own brand.

Over the years, Elan has evolved. For the first 15 years, it was primarily beach resort fare. Now it’s more of an expanded boutique model.

Quiet Storm, Sun Diego, Katin and Surf Expo Raise Money for Maui Sports Foundation

At Surf Expo, Quiet Flight and Sun Diego combined gave Ball $95,000 to the Maui Sports Foundation.

“I was blown away by Bill and Dave’s generosity, to sell that many T-shirts in such a short amount of time was unbelievable,” Ball said. “Mac Beau and Dale Rhodes from Katin also reached out to us, and what they did was so cool as well.”

Katin has been raising money for the Maui Sports Foundation by selling two special T-shirts, which to date has raised about $75,000, with 100% of the money going to the foundation.

In Orlando, Katin teamed up with Surf Expo to help sell the shirts at the show. Over the three days of the show, Surf Expo sold about 400 shirts and raised $12,000, according to Rhodes.

Surf Expo September Showcases Strong Demand For Watersports & Beach Lifestyle Products Heading Into 2024

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 new and innovative product lines breaking for summer 2024 and beyond.

Surf Expo Offers Launch Pad for Summer 2024 and Beyond

Last week’s Surf Expo September edition offered brands the chance to test retailer appetite for newness.

What follows are just some of the launches SES saw at Surf Expo that reflect business and brand growth, whether that be evolution of new lines or product innovation as brands respond to the always changing consumer landscape. Here’s a glimpse of some of what SES came across on last week’s trade show floor.

Photos from the September 2023 show

Surf Expo filled the Orange County Convention Center once again on September 7-9 with more than 730 exhibitors and a full schedule of events, including fashion shows, learning labs, live art demos and happy hours.

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