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Stance Raises More Money – Kearl Hints at Intriguing Expansion Possibilities

We asked CEO Jeff Kearl about the latest round and the motivation behind it.

Executive Edition May 9, 2016
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The Retail Shakeout Arrives

We ask experts why the long-predicted retail shakeout has finally arrived at a time when the economy is…

Executive Edition May 4, 2016
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SES Podcast: Bob Hurley Unfiltered

A talk with Bob Hurley about the state of the industry, the benefits and challenges of being part…

Executive Edition May 4, 2016
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SES Podcast: Spyder Surf's Richard O'Reilly

We head to Hermosa Beach to talk to Richard O’Reilly, a co-owner of Spyder Surf, an important industry…

Executive Edition May 3, 2016
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Luxottica Discusses Challenges at Oakley

Analysts asked many questions about the performance of Oakley on Luxottica’s first quarter sales call

Executive Edition May 2, 2016
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Vans Q1 Results Mixed

The company reported very strong results in some channels and regions and soft results in others. We have…

Executive Edition April 29, 2016
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Depactus Partner Updates Brand's Status

Readers have been asking what is going on with new brand Depactus. We asked partner Luke Egan for…

Executive Edition April 26, 2016
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One Women's Category Records Stellar Q1 at Core Stores

Cary Allington of ActionWatch breaks down what worked and what didn't at core stores in the first quarter.

Executive Edition April 26, 2016
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Kering Details Q1 Sales for Volcom, Puma

Volcom owner Kering released first quarter sales results late last week and provided details about the performance of…

Executive Edition April 25, 2016
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