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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, 2024Vuori, 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, 2024Sendero 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, 2024Retailer 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, 2024Authentic 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, 2024Nike 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, 2024KMD 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, 2024Zumiez 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, 2024Tilly’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