We could editorialize all day about this crazy news but its probably better you read it firsthand over at Transworld Business. The short version is that Forum, Foursquare and Special Blend are done after this season, Gravis is moving to Japan-only, Analog is moving back to a snow-only brand based in Vermont, and RED is being absorbed into anon. As fans of all these brands, we are bummed, the snow gods owe us some serious pow for this one.

Gravis presents Creative Departures, a series rooted in their love for skateboarding, traveling, art and music. First up is a look at Belgium and all that is has to offer. Check it out and look for more looks at dope spots around the globe in upcoming episodes.

Burton Snowboard’s flagship store in NYC reopened last night with a special VIP reception and meet and greet with team riders. Terje Haakonsen, Mikey Rencz, Mark Sollors, and Ethan Deiss came thru to check out the store’s full renovation with an opening suare put on by TheGoodLife! featuring music from Jasmine Solano and DJ Mirandom, brews from PBR and even an authentic NYC hot dog cart. Bringing a vintage Vermont feel using reclaimed resort materials and lots of wood, the new store has about 25% more space and also features a board press along with all of Burton, Gravis, Analog, and Channel Islands’ 2013 product. The store officially opens for business today. Check out a gallery of photos by Jake Breinholt after the jump.

Gravis has another dope teaser out for the Quarters shoe, this time featuring Arto Saari getting his pool shred on. Check it out.

Gravis has teamed up with Brooklyn-based illustrator, artist and wallpaper designer Dan Funderburgh for a limited edition “Aloha” print collection. The collection consists of a Quarters, men’s and women’s Slymz, women’s Avalon, Uno pack and Travel Duffle.

Gravis presents the Quarters LX. Check this rad little edit featuring Joe Pease.

In addition to ill shredder, Arto Saari has been flexing his photographic talents for a minute. Check out his technique in the new Gravis ad for the Quarters.

To help celebrate the Quarters’ launch, Gravis put together a video series highlighting team riders such as Dylan Rieder, Danny Fuller, Arto Saari and Danny Davis to name a few. Check out Dylan’s edit above.

Next up in our coverage from Agenda Long Beach is the Quarters from Gravis. This shoe features a waxed canvas upper along with herringbone textured foxing tape, a high traction outsole and the Cloud 9 footbed, which works as a shock absorption and a suspension system for your feet. Look for these to drop in the Spring and hit the jump for more styles.

Gravis just dropped this rad edit of Dylan Rieder and Sammy Winter shredding the streets of Tokyo in Filters. Six variations of the kicks can be found on Gravis’ website.