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Pierre Andrí© Senizergues in Altamont's new offices in Newport Beach - photo by SES

Talking with Sole Tech CEO Pierre Senizergues

Pierre tells us about a big change for Altamont, what it's been like to compete with multi-billion dollar athletic…

Executive Edition April 24, 2017
Owner Kim Ball inside the store

SES Podcast: Hi-Tech Owner Kim Ball

Hi-Tech in Maui has some unique challenges - Costco is a two-minute walk from the retailer's flagship store,…

Executive Edition April 21, 2017
SES file photo

Interesting Zumiez Facts

Details from Zumiez's annual report including changes in category sales, big projects for 2017, five-year store growth rates,…

Executive Edition April 19, 2017
Hurley T's at Macy's Ala Moana - they are neatly folded

A Nice Surprise at Macy's, Should PacSun Change Its Name, an Expanded Local Motion, more

What we saw at the Macy's, PacSun, Local Motion, Zumiez, Rip Curl, T&C, HIC, Vans, North Face, Nordstrom…

Executive Edition April 17, 2017
The Free People store at the revamped International Marketplace in Waikiki

The Beautiful Free People Store at the Empty International Marketplace

Free People has opened one of the most beautiful specialty stores we have ever seen - but unfortunately…

Executive Edition April 11, 2017
Swim at Aerie

Swim Competition Heats Up at the Mall

As if the competition in the swim market was not fierce enough, two big mall retailers have jumped…

Executive Edition April 7, 2017
Just one part of the large Hydro Flask section at the new T&C store in west Oahu

Hydro Flask Rules Hawaii

There is a clear winner in the competitive water bottle category on the islands

Executive Edition April 6, 2017
A Vans store in Orlando

Updated: More on Vans Now and in the Future

The incredible current and future reach of the Vans direct-to-consumer business

Executive Edition April 6, 2017
HippyTree Partners Josh Sweeney

How HippyTree Found Its Own Niche – and Posts Profits – in a Tough Market

We talk with the HippyTree partners about the brand’s ongoing growth, how they stay true to their roots…

Executive Edition April 4, 2017
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