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Macy's to Change Merchandise Vision

Macy's, a large industry customer, is changing its product strategy and totally rethinking where growth will come from…

Executive Edition June 10, 2017
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Lessons Learned from the Amazon Wars

Amazon has become the single biggest shopping channel for surf industry goods in the U.S., and the online…

Executive Edition June 7, 2017
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SES Podcast: Is evo a Future Model for Retail?

Evo has a huge online business, and is opening showcase, experiential stores in key markets. For anyone feeling…

Executive Edition June 2, 2017
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Zumiez Delivers in Tough Market

Details about Zumiez's Q1 performance and store opening plans for 2017

Executive Edition June 1, 2017
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Summer OR, Interbike Drag on Emerald 2017 Profits

After acquiring Snow Show, Emerald is looking to buy more shows but forecasts flat earnings for the full…

Executive Edition May 31, 2017
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Sanuk Continued to Struggle in Fiscal 2017

Details about how Sanuk performed for Q4 and the full year, plus comments from the new leadership team…

Executive Edition May 26, 2017
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Tilly's Bucks Traffic Trends

Details about why Tilly's Q1 results sent the stock up 18% in after hours trading Tuesday

Executive Edition May 24, 2017
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SurfStitch to Close North America Operation

What that means for Swell.com as SurfStitch Group's previous grand plans continue to unravel

Executive Edition May 22, 2017
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Urban CEO Paints Grim North America Brick-and-Mortar Picture

Richard Hayne assessed the retail environment during an earnings report after a big Q1 miss at Urban Outfitters

Executive Edition May 17, 2017
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