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The Ever-Changing Zappos

Buyers Josh Schlekewy and Mike Scavuzzo on the switch to a full-price model, what industry brands are working,…

Executive Edition May 12, 2016
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Macy's "Puzzled" by Weak Retail Traffic

Macy's reduces its full-year forecast as sales trends worsen - details from the company's earnings conference call this…

Executive Edition May 11, 2016
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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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