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Chubbies President Details “Tremendous” Year So Far

Chubbies spent over a decade refining its business online and is now growing revenue in the wholesale channel…

Executive Edition July 25, 2023
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Inside the Industry: Boardrider Global GMs and the Sale to Authentic

A look at the global general managers of the industry's biggest brands - Quiksilver, Roxy, and Billabong men's…

Executive Edition July 19, 2023
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Todd Hymel and Liberated Poised to Become Bigger Players with Boardriders Deal

In her new Inside the Industry column, SES Editor-in-Chief Tiffany Montgomery explores how Liberated Brands appears on the…

Executive Edition July 5, 2023

Nike Looks to Tamp Down Promotions After Getting Inventory Levels on Track

Plus, the company’s CEO addressed the brand’s return to wholesale partners, such as Macy’s.

Executive Edition June 30, 2023
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Reef President: Reef Not Impacted by Rockport Bankruptcy

Rockport, a sister brand of Reef, has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in five years.…

Executive Edition June 16, 2023

Pura Vida to Hit Pause on Store Growth, Continue Focus on Larger Wholesale Partners

The accessories brand saw its first increase in quarterly revenue after four straight quarters of declines and looks…

Executive Edition June 8, 2023
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Zumiez Reports Challenging Quarter as Shoppers Pull Back

Revenue for the industry customer drops below pre-pandemic levels during a difficult quarter for many retailers. However, the…

Executive Edition June 1, 2023
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Tilly’s Swings into the Red as Inflation, Fears of Recession Weigh on Shoppers

Promotions are likely to tick up in categories such as shorts and swim as the retailer pointed to…

Executive Edition June 1, 2023
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Macy’s to Handle Excess Spring Inventory with Further Markdowns

The retailer also said it will rework its inventory levels and assortment in response to falling demand as…

Executive Edition June 1, 2023
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