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Globe International CEO on Salty Crew, Skateboard Cycle, and Appealing Acquisition Targets

We talk to Matt Hill about the company’s financial results, how Salty Crew performed, staying committed to skate…

Executive Edition August 27, 2024
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Scouting the Evolving Brand Landscape in Southern California Stores

SES went on the road to see how retail floors are changing as new and medium-sized brands jostle…

Executive Edition August 26, 2024
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Kevin Bailey Exits VF; What He’s Learned Along the Way

Kevin Bailey had several high profile roles, including president of Vans and president of Asia Pacific for all…

Executive Edition August 22, 2024
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Rip Curl’s Full-Year Revenue Results Released

How Rip Curl performed overall, and in the wholesale and DTC channels, for the full year ended July…

Executive Edition August 19, 2024
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Stance Names Dave Tichiaz CEO; John Wilson Moves to Advisory Role

We asked John and Dave some questions about the leadership change and why now is the right time…

Executive Edition August 15, 2024
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New Sanuk Owner Lolë Outlines Go-Forward Plan for Brand

"Our hope is that in the hands of a smaller company, Sanuk will receive more attention and investment,"…

Executive Edition August 15, 2024
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Industry Job Cuts Continue in Challenging Market

The job reductions impacted some former Boardriders employees who had moved to Liberated Brands, in addition to a…

Executive Edition August 14, 2024
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Jack Wolfskin Exits U.S. Market After Major Push in Region; Parent Company Announces Strategic Review of TopGolf

TopGolf Callaway Brands is undertaking a strategic review and could potentially spin off TopGolf, its golf entertainment chain,…

Executive Edition August 12, 2024
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Dickies to Refocus on Workwear in U.S. to Turn Business Around

On an earnings conference call with analysts, the CEO of parent company VF Corp. described where Dickies went…

Executive Edition August 8, 2024
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