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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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Sport Chalet Parent Details Causes of Bankruptcy

While many external factors contributed to the problems, there were some internal fumbles that hurt Sport Chalet, a…

Executive Edition April 18, 2016
Going out of business sales started Saturday at Sport Chalet - Photo by SES

Top Creditors for Sport Chalet, EMS and Bob's

Several industry brands are on the list of top unsecured creditors of the three chains combined

Executive Edition April 18, 2016
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Cherokee Plans for Flip Flop Shops, Tony Hawk Brand Growth

The new owner of Flip Flop Shops and the Tony Hawk Brand updated the market on expansion strategies…

Executive Edition April 15, 2016
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