retail buyer’s guide
RETAIL BUYER’S GUIDE
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With lockdowns finally lifting and people able to be outside through the summer months, longboarding has seen a solid increase in popularity. How are brands dealing with the continued growth of the activity and what’s new on offer in the coming months? We take a closer look with the Source Longboard Retail Buyer’s Guide 2022 with Skateboard Editor, Dave Morgan
Throughout the pandemic, we saw a huge increase in participation for all kinds of skateboarding, due to the fact it could be done alone, anywhere and most of the time for free. Louis Pilloni – Global Marketing Manager at Arbor Longboards explained: “Indoor and group activities are being limited by the pandemic and we are continuing to see a rising interest in outside activities, hobbies, sports, and lifestyles in all areas. Skateboarding caters to all these interests with longboard skateboarding drawing a lot of new potential customers to the market as it is accessible in most areas while naturally social distancing yourself whilst participating.” 100
“Skateboarding is so accessible and the mental health benefits are huge…all you need is a board and some pavement. We really want to share the message that skating is a great way to step out, explore your neighbourhood and unplug from reality for a brief moment.” David Price, Landyachtz
David Price, International Sales Manager at Landyachtz touched on how skateboarding has helped people steer through the pandemic: “Skateboarding is so accessible and the mental health benefits are huge…all you need is a board and some pavement. We really want to share the message that skating is a great way to step out, explore your
