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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
Paul Naude accepting Vissla's Men's Apparel Brand of the Year award - Photo by SES

Analyzing the SIMA Awards Results

We break down what happened at the SIMA Awards last night, including the surprises and upsets. Plus, we…

Executive Edition April 2, 2017
File photo courtesy of Vans

Vans Outlines Ambitious 5-year Growth Plan

Vans is expected to add A LOT of revenue over the next five years. We have details about…

Executive Edition March 30, 2017
An overview of the new T&C store

Photos From the New T&C Store on Oahu

We visit T&C at the new lifestyle center on the west side of Oahu to see which brands…

Executive Edition March 29, 2017
The one and only Glen Moncata

What – and Who – We Saw In Waikiki

We spent a day walking through industry stores and others on the main drag in Waikiki to see…

Executive Edition March 24, 2017
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