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Spy CEO Michael Marckx

How Spy is growing its snow business, plans for '15

An interview with CEO Michael Marckx about Spy's growing goggle business plus 2015 plans for other categories.

Executive Edition February 23, 2015
The entrance to the House of Vans under Waterloo Station in London - Photo by SES

Vans rules London

SES was in London for a few days earlier this month, and it was impressive to see the…

Executive Edition February 22, 2015
SES file photo

Nordstrom details expansion plans for Rack, Canada, Top Shop

Industry customer Nordstrom provided details about several initiatives during an earnings conference call Thursday.

Executive Edition February 19, 2015
The Billabong and Element stores in the heart of Times Square - SES file photo

Billabong Americas President on the closing of Billabong's Times Square store

Ed Leasure offers some interesting insight into the changing retail landscape and details why the company closed the…

Executive Edition February 17, 2015
Above the Electric booth at SIA this year - Photo by SES

Updated: Kering details Volcom and Electric's 2014 results

Kering released annual results this morning and shared how the brands performed, which regions and categories grew, and…

Executive Edition February 16, 2015
Steve Murray

Steve Murray on big plans for Dr. Martens, why he left VF, Urban and Deckers

An interesting conversation with former Vans President Steve Murray about his new role at Dr. Martens, major expansion…

Executive Edition February 16, 2015
The Vans store on Carnaby street in London - Photo by SES

Vans surpasses $2 billion in 2014

VF executives provided details about the brand’s performance in Q4 and 2014 around the world, and also shared…

Executive Edition February 13, 2015
Eric Carlson

The new Smith strategy and growth plan

An informative talk with Global Design and Marketing Director Eric Carlson about what is driving the major changes…

Executive Edition February 10, 2015
The Volcom store in Munich

SES notebook: Volcom raises its game globally, tough winter in Europe, Urban growing

We noticed a few interesting trends in Munich while we were in town for the ISPO show. One…

Executive Edition February 8, 2015
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