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Eddie Castineira and Connor Cromartie manning the floor on a Saturday.

A visit to BC Surf & Sport's Ft. Lauderdale Flagship

BC's Ft. Lauderdale store is considered one of the best shops in the industry

Executive Edition February 3, 2016
Oaktree Managing Director Dave Tanner will take on the title of Chief Turnaround Officer at Quiksilver - Photo courtesy of Quiksilver

New Quiksilver owner outlines go-forward plan

A judge approved Quiksilver and Oaktree's final proposal to emerge from bankruptcy today in Delaware. SES interviews Oaktree…

Executive Edition February 1, 2016
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Americas, wholesale channel a challenge for Quiksilver in 2015

How the company performed by brand, by region and by channel

Executive Edition January 27, 2016
Nixon replicated the look of its stores for the new shop-in-shop at The Curl - Photo by SES

Nixon debuts new shop-in-shop concept

Nixon placed its new shop-in-shop design at The Curl in Orlando. We have interesting details about how it…

Executive Edition January 26, 2016
The 7 Seas model with minimal and no logo styles have resonated with young surfers

Core retailers: Vissla wetsuits a surprise hit

Retailers share why the wetsuits are working as Vissla prepares to launch a full line for the first…

Executive Edition January 26, 2016
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Bright spots can't save tough Q4 at core stores

“Retailing in this industry is not getting any easier.” Cary Allington, ActionWatch.

Executive Edition January 26, 2016
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Hits and misses for Free People, Urban Outfitters

What worked at what didn't during the holidays at Free People and Urban Outfitters, which are both industry…

Executive Edition January 21, 2016
The new Neff logo - Photo courtesy of Neff

Shaun Neff on new logo, future plans

At a time when the industry is getting "buck wild," Shaun says Neff has a plan of attack.

Executive Edition January 17, 2016
The mess at Macy's Ala Moana

Retail trends and surprises in Hawaii

There were lots of changes and noteworthy trends at industry stores in Hawaii and in the larger retail…

Executive Edition January 5, 2016
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