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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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Incoming Burton President John Lacy on new role, state of the snow industry

SES talks with John Lacy about his new job and much more

Executive Edition December 21, 2015
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SIA Research Chief on snow sales trends

After several terrible seasons, it's finally snowing in the west, including in the key market of California. SIA's…

Executive Edition December 21, 2015
The "wave" watch display in New York City - All photos courtesy of Nixon

Nixon expands retail footprint

We talk with Nixon executives about the new store in New York City, what Nixon has learned from…

Executive Edition December 16, 2015
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Strategy & Planning Series
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Strategy & Planning Series