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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
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GoPro to downplay action to appeal to masses

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

Executive Edition February 8, 2016
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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
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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
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
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