Southern Tide

Southern Tide

Designs classic coastal apparel and accessories

Overview

Southern Tide creates classic, authentic apparel for the coastal lifestyle, including men’s, women’s, and kids’ clothing and accessories. Its products emphasize quality in materials, finish, fit, and function, beginning with the Skipjack polo and expanding to a full collection. The company differentiates itself through a coastal heritage aesthetic and a commitment to durable, well-made pieces rather than trend-driven fashion. The goal is to let people express a Southern-inspired, outdoor-loving mindset wherever they live, with clothing built for everyday wear.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Southern Tide

Simplify's Rating
Why Southern Tide is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Design

Consumer Goods

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$85M

Headquarters

Greenville, South Carolina

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The Dunlin partnership extends Southern Tide into family travel engagement.
  • Kevin Roy sponsorship deepens its performance golf apparel credibility.
  • B2B retailer growth supports broader distribution and faster wholesale expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Partnership-led marketing depends on constant deal flow for visibility.
  • The Dunlin activation is temporary and may not create repeat purchases.
  • Texas retail expansion faces execution risk outside Southern Tide’s core market.

What makes Southern Tide unique

  • Southern Tide blends coastal apparel with hospitality-led brand experiences.
  • Its early Texas store tests expansion beyond the Southeast.
  • The Borden Building HQ reinforces heritage-driven brand storytelling.

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Funding

Total Funding

$85M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

13%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

13%
Community Impact
Nov 15th, 2023
Southern Tide debuts first Texas store in Southlake

Coastal lifestyle brand Southern Tide is open in Southlake Town Square.

GSA Business
Nov 3rd, 2023
Iconic coastal brand relocates HQ to downtown Greenville historic building > GSA Business

Southern Tide will move its headquarters into the iconic Borden building in Greenville.

Community Journals
Oct 26th, 2023
Greenville's Southern Tide moving HQ to historic Borden Building

Southern Tide will move its headquarters in the fall of 2024 to the historic Borden Building on West Washington Street in downtown Greenville.

MR Magazine
May 18th, 2023
SOUTHERN TIDE PARTNERS WITH LILY PULITZER ON SPECIAL SUMMER CAPSULE

The prints have always been a perfect combination with summer’s more laidback, casual dressing, so it’s welcome news that coastal lifestyle brand Southern Tide has partnered with Lilly Pulitzer to launch a men’s and youth capsule collection, creating some brand new prints* that are sure to become icons in their own right.

Business Wire
Nov 1st, 2022
Southern Tide Announces Sponsorship Deal With Pga Tour Rookie, Kevin Roy

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Southern Tide is thrilled to announce a new sponsorship deal with emerging PGA TOUR Rookie, Kevin Roy, as his official on- and off-the-course apparel partner. After much success on the Korn Ferry Tour, Roy enters his first year on the PGA TOUR sporting Southern Tide’s signature Skipjack logo on the left chest on all on-course polos and pullovers. Given the brand’s tremendous success within the golf performance category, Kevin Roy becomes Southern Tide’s first PGA TOUR-sponsored golfer. “We love Kevin’s history and much like his trajectory, Southern Tide has seen tremendous growth in the golf community. Over the past twelve months, our golf business has really taken off with the average spend on Southern Tide apparel per club at an all-time high. With the brand’s commitment to excellence, we look forward to supporting his career as he embarks on this exciting PGA journey,” said Southern Tide CEO, Carey Ann Campbell. “From partnerships to products, we feel it is important for the brand to showcase an authentic point-of-view. Kevin aligns with our coastal lifestyle and quality performance. We look forward to a successful partnership.”

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