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The Biggest Industry Surprises at the Irvine Spectrum Center this Spring

SES spent several hours at the Irvine Spectrum Center last weekend visiting industry brand stores – including a…

Executive Edition April 10, 2024
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Vuori, Alo, Hoka Make Gains with Teens in Latest Piper Sandler Survey

Teens are spending less and when they are making purchases, it’s increasingly with newer brands in mind.

Executive Edition April 9, 2024
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Sendero Provisions Taps Industry Expertise as it Carries Out Growth Plans

The Waco, Texas-based brand with both men's and women's lines brought on execs from Brixton and Vans to…

Executive Edition April 8, 2024
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Retailer Wanderlust Focuses on Product and Brand Diversification in Changing Market

Owner Luke Mesanko discusses his merchandising strategy that focuses on product trends, quality and innovation - plus what…

Executive Edition April 2, 2024
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Authentic Exec: Boardriders Layoffs Tied to Licensing Transition

The company informed the state of more than 400 layoffs happening through late April as the Boardriders' brands…

Executive Edition April 1, 2024

Nike Embraces Wholesale Again as It Looks to Improve Results

Nike executives detail how the company plans to return to bigger growth. Plus, why Converse's sales dropped double…

Executive Edition March 22, 2024
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KMD CEO Offers Take on Rip Curl Business after Challenging First Half

Michael Daly addressed Rip Curl’s sales decline in an earnings call and sees improvement as the rest of…

Executive Edition March 19, 2024
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Zumiez Ends Year with Loss as it Focuses on Profitability, Newness

The retailer’s pausing store growth in Europe, closing underperforming doors in North America, and on a tear with…

Executive Edition March 15, 2024
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Tilly’s Outlines Opportunities to Improve After Tough Quarter, Year

Net sales fell 4.1% in the February quarter as inflation and shifts in where consumers are spending weighed…

Executive Edition March 14, 2024
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