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Vans Global President Kevin Bailey

SES Special: Vans President Kevin Bailey

An update on Vans initiatives that other industry companies are also striving to achieve: globalization, distribution segmentation, company…

Executive Edition April 14, 2015
Quiksilver details financial

Quiksilver details financial terms of Mooney's exit, new executive salaries

Quiksilver disclosed terms of former CEO Andy Mooney’s separation agreement with the company in a filing with the…

Executive Edition April 12, 2015
Vans in the window at PacSun at the Irvine Spectrum store

The spring merchandise mix at PacSun and Tilly's

Since we’re in the height of spring, an important season for the industry, SES visited PacSun and Tilly’s…

Executive Edition April 2, 2015
The Karmaloop homepage

How high-flying Karmaloop became bankrupt

The mistakes that led to Karmaloop's bankruptcy and which industry brands the online retailer owes the most money…

Executive Edition March 30, 2015
SES analysis: What went right

SES analysis: What went right, and what went wrong during Mooney's tenure

For two years, SES has been talking to former and current Quik employees and key retailers about Mooney’s…

Executive Edition March 27, 2015
SES file photo

Top line improvement continues at PacSun

How men's and women's performed in Q4 at PacSun, plans for 2015, more.

Executive Edition March 25, 2015
Element's three-floor store in Covent Garden is near some high-profile brands

Element plants big stake in London

Europe is Element’s highest-volume territory, and the brand’s new London store is in Covent Garden, a high profile…

Executive Edition March 23, 2015
Nixon London - Photo by SES

A look at Nixon's London store

A visit to Nixon's London store.

Executive Edition March 22, 2015
A Nike SB display at the Nike flagship on Oxford Street in London

Nike SB focuses on performance in London

While in London in February, SES visited several industry stores to see how brands were presenting themselves in…

Executive Edition March 22, 2015
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series