Latest Executive Edition
Lots of Developments at SurfStitch Group
An update on troubled SurfStitch, including its move into something similar to Ch. 11, the sale of some…
Executive Edition October 13, 2017SES Podcast: C3 CEO Bob Gundram
We talk with Bob about several new key hires at the company, C3’s new corporate headquarters, which includes…
Executive Edition October 12, 2017Teen Survey: Good News for Vans and Supreme, Bad News for Nike and Ugg
The most recent Piper Jaffray Taking Stock with Teens survey shows some clear winners and losers
Executive Edition October 11, 2017Why Zumiez is Winning at Retail
At this time of retail Armageddon, Zumiez is clearly grabbing market share. We immersed ourselves in the Zumiez…
Executive Edition October 10, 2017Costa CEO Works to Extend Brand's Reach
Costa has become a very important brand for many East Coast surf shops. We talk with Holly Rush…
Executive Edition October 5, 2017Nike Wholesale: The Ugly and the Inspiring
We have examples of both the problems Nike is facing, and the direction they hope to move to…
Executive Edition October 4, 2017Converse Woes, Nike's Grim Take on North American Wholesale
Details about struggles at Converse, plus Nike's dour assessment of the North American retail landscape in the short term
Executive Edition September 27, 2017SES Podcast: Smith Brand Director Eric Carlson
We talk with Eric about all the changes at Smith, including being in the spotlight at parent company…
Executive Edition September 22, 2017Talking Business with the Aqua East Team
Walking the store floor with the family owners and the buying team at the very important core account…
Executive Edition September 21, 2017