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A North Face store at Ala Moana Mall in Hawaii - SES file photo

Big bumps for North Face, small bumps for Vans

Vans was still a strong performer in Q4, but some softness emerged. Overall, VF underdelivered and is vowing…

Executive Edition February 19, 2016
Mervin Manufacturing CEO Anthony De Rocco

New Mervin leadership refines company priorities

A new CEO and new ownership of Mervin Manufacturing means that the company has refined its business strategies…

Executive Edition February 17, 2016
Roark

Noteworthy speeches from the Image Awards

Plus, photos from the Winner's Circle for the brands that took home trophies

Executive Edition February 16, 2016
Images from Smith's new marketing campaign - Photo courtesy of Smith

Smith delivers results despite major changes

Smith is the latest industry brand to become more integrated with a parent company. For once, it seems…

Executive Edition February 10, 2016
Volcom won the coveted boardshort award last year - SES file photo

Trends to watch at the SIMA Image Awards

Plus, why a tweak to the voting process will make the retail voice stronger.

Executive Edition February 9, 2016
Photoy courtesy of GoPro

GoPro to downplay action to appeal to masses

GoPro believes it has several solutions for reversing slowing sales trends.

Executive Edition February 8, 2016
Photo courtesy of Sanuk

Deckers details changes for Sanuk, sales miss

Deckers executives provided more information about how Sanuk will be integrated into Deckers. Plus info about the challenging…

Executive Edition February 5, 2016
SES file photo

Fox to consolidate offices, makes other changes

Fox Racing is making several changes as the company looks to execute a new strategy led by a…

Executive Edition February 3, 2016
Amuse President and Creative Director Mandy Fry looks through the line - Photo courtesy of Amuse Society

Amuse makes a mark in first year

In our recent trade show conversations and store visits during traveling, one thing became very clear on the…

Executive Edition February 3, 2016
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