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Retail Director Adam Gerken and Co-Founder Matt Patton

Tactics Expands Brick-and-Mortar Footprint

A talk with Tactics Co-Founder Matt Patton and Retail Director Adam Gerken about the new store in Bend,…

Executive Edition September 18, 2017
Hydro Flask GM Scott Allan in the company's Bend, Oregon headquarters. Shop-eat-surf photo.

SES Podcast: Hydro Flask GM Scott Allan

A business conversation about Hydro Flask's continued growth, approach to new products, advice for young brands, and how…

Executive Edition September 15, 2017
Ron Jon Cocoa Beach - SES file photo

SES Podcast: Ron Jon President Debbie Harvey

We talk with Debbie Harvey and key members of her buying and planning team, Emma White-Pryor and Todd…

Executive Edition September 13, 2017
Owners Jon and Christine Davis in their Bend

Revolvr Finds Winning Menswear Mix

How Revolvr is killing it in two towns far away from the ocean by mixing lifestyle product from…

Executive Edition September 12, 2017
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Zumiez's Blockbuster BTS

Zumiez CEO Rick Brooks' frequent prediction about retail consolidation and market share gains may finally be coming true

Executive Edition September 8, 2017
Issa De' Mar often works with Malia Murphy and other Hawaiians - Photo courtesy of Funkshion

Issa De' Mar Crosses Fashion and Function to Grow into New Markets

Issa De’ Mar, a swimwear brand that is popular among fashion-forward surfers, is expanding into the boutique market

Executive Edition September 7, 2017
16-year-old Ally Wright at the Kaohs runway show in Miami - Photo courtesy of Kaohs

Swim Brands Adding Sizzle to Larger Sizes and Silhouettes

In an industry where minimal coverage swimwear dominates, full coverage pieces and sexy styles for larger sizes are…

Executive Edition September 5, 2017
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Nike Restructuring Touches Hurley

The Nike restructuring that is underway led to layoffs today at Hurley and changes in the executive team,…

Executive Edition September 3, 2017
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Good News Emerges at Journeys

What executives said about Journeys' performance in the second quarter and back-to-school season

Executive Edition August 31, 2017
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