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Corkcicle Marketing Director Courtney Konzelman

Corkcicle Takes Boutique Approach

Partner Stephen Bruner on barware brand Corkcicle's growing presence at surf retail and why they think their boutique…

Executive Edition July 19, 2017
Absolute Board Co. CEO Frank Messmann. Absolute is home to brands such as Penny

Absolute CEO on State of Skate, Plans for Penny, and More

An interesting talk with Frank Messmann about the challenging hardgoods market, future plans for Penny, and why he…

Executive Edition July 18, 2017
Nike SB at the London Nike store - SES file photo

How Nike Action Sports Performed in Fiscal 2017

Nike reports annual revenue figures for Nike Action Sports, which includes Hurley

Executive Edition July 11, 2017
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SES Podcast: Rainbow Sandals Owner Jay Longley

A talk with Jay "Sparky" Longley about his approach to business, why he was never interested in selling…

Executive Edition July 7, 2017
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Nike: Direct-to-Consumer Our Main Focus

Details about the big shift, how Nike is approaching its new relationship with Amazon, and Nike's blockbuster financial…

Executive Edition June 30, 2017
New Americas President Nate Smith

New Americas Leadership for Boardriders Inc.

We talk to current Americas President Greg Healy and Dave Tanner of Oaktree about the leadership news, and…

Executive Edition June 28, 2017
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Zumiez CEO: "Shopping Malls Not Doomed"

Rick Brooks made some intriguing comments about the future of shopping malls

Executive Edition June 27, 2017
The Otis scratch test video. All photos courtesy Otis.

Otis Makes Premium Play

Otis has brought on a new global leader and has plans for continued growth in the premium niche.…

Executive Edition June 26, 2017
Reef President Roger Spatz - Photo courtesy of Reef

SES Podcast: New Reef President Roger Spatz

A talk with Roger Spatz about plans for Reef and about why transparency and disciplined selling are key…

Executive Edition June 21, 2017
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