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Dragon Exec Outlines Aggressive Growth Plan as Brand Celebrates 30 Years

Marchon’s Lauren Makofske discussed Dragon’s e-commerce ambitions, product innovation, and focus on sun to meet three-year growth targets.

Executive Edition April 26, 2023
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Outerknown’s John Moore on Brand Ambitions, Growing Women’s and Retail

The co-founder and creative director talks about the company’s areas of focus this year as it continues its…

Executive Edition April 19, 2023
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Tilly’s Offers Brand Assortment Insight in Annual Report

The recap showed the retailer’s in-house labels dominating in the No. 1 and No. 2 spots in fiscal…

Executive Edition April 14, 2023
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Industry Retailers on Authentic’s Bid for Boardriders

The owners of HIC, T&C, IWS, Maui Nix, and Hansen’s weigh in on the news, as does Anthony…

Executive Edition April 4, 2023
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Timeline: How Boardriders Was Born

A detailed look at the series of steps that brought two former rivals under one roof and under…

Executive Edition March 31, 2023
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I-SEA to Expand into Goggles, Continues Sunglass Growth

The price-right, stylish sunglass brand has grown its account base more than 200% since SES last checked in…

Executive Edition March 28, 2023
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Rip Curl Looks to Snap Up Share in North America

KMD executives discussed Rip Curl’s first-half performance on an analyst call this week, including a slowdown in wholesale…

Executive Edition March 22, 2023
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Nike Looks to Clear Excess Inventory as Digital Continues Surge

The company’s fiscal third quarter growth was driven across channels, with digital sales leading the largest sales gain.

Executive Edition March 22, 2023
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Retail Check-In: Curl Surf Walks Line Between Surf Lifestyle, Fashion Boutique

Owners Susan and Sammy Duvall walk SES through the store, which has one of the highest volumes in…

Executive Edition March 20, 2023
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