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Quiksilver Hires Mark Simpson to Lead Sales
SES stopped by Quiksilver’s new offices in Costa Mesa Monday to talk the team, including Mark, who is…
Executive Edition November 5, 2024VF Corp.’s Transformation Designed for Profitability – With or Without Growth
More cost-cutting, AI-powered systems and wholesale growth in the U.S. will help VF Corp. meet its medium-term targets,…
Executive Edition October 31, 2024Vans Shows Improvement While Posting Q2 Revenue Drop
VF Corp. CEO Bracken Darrell sounded bullish about the prospects for a Vans turnaround, one of VF’s top…
Executive Edition October 28, 2024Sector 9 Founders Buy Back Brand, Plan Fresh Approach
“It was an easy decision for all of us,” said President Steve Lake in an exclusive interview with…
Executive Edition October 24, 2024Rooster Bus Owner on the Lost Art of Retail, Big Expansion Plans
Former Buckle veteran Mark Moffett is finding success with his men-only concept that carries brands such as Katin,…
Executive Edition October 15, 2024Adidas and New Balance Gain with Teens; Vans Continues to Slip
The respected Piper Sandler "Taking Stock With Teens" survey showed lots of movement in popular footwear brands. And…
Executive Edition October 10, 2024A Deep Dive into Backcountry’s New Owner CSC Generation Enterprise
The new owner of key outdoor industry account Backcountry is a bit of a mystery in the outdoor…
Executive Edition October 10, 2024Retailers on Business Trends, What Brands Are Working, and the Outlook for Holiday
We spoke to Quiet Storm, B.C. Surf & Sport, Maui Nix, South Coast Surf Shop, Ron Jon Surf…
Executive Edition October 8, 2024UK Surf Brand Finisterre’s North American Expansion
CEO Will Sheane and North America President and GM Chris Evans, formerly of Vissla and Patagonia, are focused…
Executive Edition October 7, 2024