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Analyzing the SIMA Awards Nominations

We take a closer look at the SIMA Award nominations to see the interesting brand trends that have…

Executive Edition February 8, 2017
Dac Clark, who along with partner Paul Carr, has a long history of scaling brands and retail chains in the industry. Currently Dac and Paul are partners with Monica Wise in the L*Space swim brand.

SES Podcast: Dac Clark

We talk with Dac, a partner in L*Space who also helped build and sell the Sanuk brand, about…

Executive Edition February 3, 2017
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Brutal Quarter for Sanuk and Deckers

There was not much good news for Deckers in the holiday quarter, including a more tempered view of…

Executive Edition February 2, 2017
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Business Remains Soft at Core Stores

ActionWatch breaks down what worked and what didn't at core stores in the third quarter. One category performed…

Executive Edition January 30, 2017
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Here Comes Herschel

We talk to co-owner Jamie Cormack about expanding into apparel, retail plans, and about how Herschel was able…

Executive Edition January 24, 2017
Crush is rebranding in 2017 to CrushEyes

Fortress Rebrands its Sunglasses, Expands into Europe with Industry Vet

We check in with Fortress, owner of the Crush and Kreed brands, to see how 2016 turned out,…

Executive Edition January 23, 2017
Glik's CEO Jeff Glik

SES Replay: Stepping into Fast Fashion with Glik's

We visit the San Pedro Wholesale Mart with Glik's CEO Jeff Glik and learn how fast fashion has…

Executive Edition January 20, 2017
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The Great Shakeout Continues

American Apparel laying off 2,400 workers this week is just a small slice of the upheaval that is…

Executive Edition January 17, 2017
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Urban Outfitters' Not So Great Holiday Surprise

Several business trends led to margin pressure during the holidays

Executive Edition January 13, 2017
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