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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, 2024
Bracken Darrell VF Corp

VF 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, 2024
Vans lifestyle

Vans 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, 2024
Sector9Team

Sector 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, 2024
RoosterBus

Rooster 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, 2024
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Adidas 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, 2024
Backcountry WashingtonDC

A 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, 2024
Retail Checkin 2

Retailers 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, 2024
Finisterre SES

UK 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
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