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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, 2017
C3 CEO Bob Gundram, Coal Headwear Managing Director Joe Windemuth and C3 Head of Sales Johan Malkoski - Photo by SES

SES 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, 2017
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Teen 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, 2017

Why 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, 2017
Costa CEO Holly Rush - Photo courtesy of Costa

Costa 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, 2017
A wall of Nike shoes on sale at Finish Line

Nike 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, 2017
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Converse 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, 2017
Smith Global Brand Director Eric Carlson

SES 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, 2017
Aqua East in Jacksonville Beach

Talking 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
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series