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