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More on Fox Racing Acquisition

Details about Fox's financials and growth rate the past few years. Also, how new owner Vista Outdoors plans…

Executive Edition July 7, 2022
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Melin Founders on Product and Distribution Strategy, Growth Plans and More

SES talks to Brian McDonell and Corey Roth about the brand’s founding and growth, product differentiation strategy, and…

Executive Edition June 29, 2022
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Nike Seeing No Consumer Pullback

Nike executives discussed the state of the consumer, and also provided interesting information about Nike’s digital transformation, how…

Executive Edition June 28, 2022
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BC Owner on Snow Season, Sales Trends and Inventory

Company Owner Bruce Cromartie answered some questions for us about how the snow season turned out, including what…

Executive Edition June 23, 2022
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Proof Lab’s Unique Take on Surf and Outdoor Retail

SES visits Proof Lab, the industry retailer that has created a compound of like-minded businesses in Northern California…

Executive Edition June 23, 2022
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Steve Murray – the Retirement Interview

Steve has worked in leadership positions at Vans, Reebok, Urban Outfitters, Deckers, Dr. Martens and most recently, The…

Executive Edition June 15, 2022
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NPD Outlines Outdoor Sales Trends Plus Cautions on Inventory Levels

Analyst Dirk Sorenson reviewed recent retail trends, highlighted changes in the U.S. consumer market, and discussed ways to…

Executive Edition June 8, 2022
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Vans’ U.S. Business, The North Face’s Sizeable European Revenue, and Dickies Booming Growth in U.S.

In its annual report, VF Corp. broke out revenue figures by region for some of its biggest brands,…

Executive Edition June 6, 2022
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Zumiez Turns Even More Cautious After Q1

Zumiez executives said on an earnings conference call Thursday afternoon that they have turned even more cautious on…

Executive Edition June 3, 2022
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