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The Billabong executive team in the concept shop - Photo by SES

Billabong Works to Take More Share in Core Doors

Billabong wants to help retailers increase sales per square foot, and built a private concept shop to work…

Executive Edition October 5, 2016
Photo by SES

Changes Afoot in Denim and Pants in Core Stores

ActionWatch has picked up some trend changes happening in the important pants and denim categories at core stores

Executive Edition October 4, 2016
Tom Brown

Tom and Tyler Brown on the Future of 17th Street

A talk with Tom and Tyler Brown about the changing of the guard at one the industry’s most…

Executive Edition September 27, 2016
Eric Crane at an Electric stop at Heritage Margate in New Jersey - All photos courtesy of Electric

New Electric Owner Hits the Road

Eric Crane spent four solid weeks visiting East Coast retailers, selling sunglasses to shop customers and bonding with…

Executive Edition September 12, 2016
Ryan Hitzel, Mark Tinkess

SES Podcast: Ryan Hitzel and Mark Tinkess of Roark

A repost of our talk with Roark Founder Ryan Hitzel and President Mark Tinkess about the evolution of…

Executive Edition September 12, 2016
The new Zumiez store at the Irvine Spectrum Center

Zumiez Acquires Australian Retailer

Plus, the bright spots in Zumiez's business for back to school and more news from the company's earnings…

Executive Edition September 9, 2016
Globe CEO Matt Hill - Photo courtesy of Globe

Globe CEO Talks Annual Results

Details about how Globe performed, plus a talk with CEO Matt Hill about the skate shoe market, the…

Executive Edition September 6, 2016
SES file photo

Updated: Uh Oh – Major Footwear Fashion Shift Surprises Journeys

Fortunes change for important industry customer Journeys after demand for a hot brand surges - Genesco's stock price…

Executive Edition September 2, 2016
Photo courtesy of SurfStitch

SurfStitch's Grim Financial Year

Acquisition happy SurfStitch moves to sell newly acquired Surf Hardware International. Plus, how new management hopes to clean…

Executive Edition August 30, 2016
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