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Tony Alva enjoying the new skatepark - Photo by Christopher Baldwin

A look at Vans' expansion strategy for key cities as it celebrates new Boston skatepark

Vans North America GM Doug Palladini explains why the new skatepark is important as part of Vans' "defend…

Executive Edition November 19, 2015
Urban Outfitters London - SES file photo

Urban CEO says economy not to blame for sluggish sales

Details about what he does believe is causing many retailers to report weak numbers. Plus, what Urban Outfitters…

Executive Edition November 18, 2015
Sun Diego's Aubrey Koenig

Industry stores open at new San Clemente Outlets

Sun Diego, Tilly’s, Zumiez and Vans all opened new stores. We have lots of photos, including of Sun…

Executive Edition November 13, 2015
The Everyday California brand - Photo courtesy of Cherokee Inc.

Cherokee aims to bring California brands to masses around the globe

The company, which just acquired Flip Flop Shops, is moving aggressively to expand its California and action sports…

Executive Edition November 10, 2015
Photo courtesy of Flip Flop Shops

What's next for Flip Flop Shops post-acquisition

We followed up with Flip Flop Shops President Brian Curin to find out more about the new alliance…

Executive Edition November 10, 2015
SES file photo

Details about Rip Curl's good year

Rip Curl's revenue and profits for Fiscal 2015, plus how key regions performed   

Executive Edition November 1, 2015
Photo by Adam Walker courtesy of Sanuk

Distribution center woes hurt Sanuk in Q2

How Sanuk performed in Q2, and President Jake Brandman updates SES on the business

Executive Edition November 1, 2015
The Ampla Fly - Photo courtesy of the Ampla website

Quiksilver moves to sell dormant running brand to former employees

Two former executives want to buy a running shoe brand Quiksilver started in 2013

Executive Edition November 1, 2015
The DC store at Irvine Spectrum - Photo by SES

What we learned from Quiksilver BK court transcripts

VF's reported stance on buying Quiksilver, more Billabong intrigue, the status of the $20 million breakup fee, and…

Executive Edition October 27, 2015
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