Latest Executive Edition
Delivery of Fall Goods Grows Murky with Tariff Standoff
Brands are pausing shipments from China hoping the tariff dispute will be resolved as they scramble to remerchandise…
Executive Edition April 18, 2025
Hansen’s Changes Brand Mix on Floor as Surf Industry Evolves
Hansen's, one of the highest-volume shops in the surf industry, does not often make big adjustments to its…
Executive Edition April 14, 2025
“Who Knows What Tomorrow Will Bring?”: How Brands and Retailers Are Navigating Tariff Swings
Leaders at TravisMathew, C3 Worldwide, I-SEA, RVCA, Katin, Mervin Manufacturing, Seager and more share how they are navigating…
Executive Edition April 10, 2025
The Evolution of Journeys Under New President Andy Gray
In an interview with SESO, Gray describes how the large footwear account is evolving its merchandising, approach to…
Executive Edition April 2, 2025
Authentic Wants Liberated to Pay Royalties During Bankruptcy Process
Details about the court filing where Authentic asks the bankruptcy court to approve payment of millions to Authentic.
Executive Edition March 28, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
SESO explains some quirks in the process as well, such as why two Liberated executives were paid hefty…
Executive Edition March 28, 2025
Dakine Makes Play to Grow Beyond Core with New Categories, Retail Relationships
At the same time, the brand has ramped up its commitment to surf and snow marketing and the…
Executive Edition March 25, 2025
Altra President Jen McLaren Shares Go-Forward Plan
The Altra leader shared the brand’s annual revenue, the running category Altra will target next, and the wholesale…
Executive Edition March 25, 2025
New Nike CEO Shares Plans for Rebuilding Wholesale Relationships, Collaboration with Kim Kardashian’s Skims
Nike reported revenue declines in every region and channel. Converse is also struggling.
Executive Edition March 21, 2025
