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VF Talks Vans Turnaround Plan After Difficult Q3

Details about the challenges Vans continues to face, and concrete steps the brand is taking to turn around…

Executive Edition February 8, 2023

Ugg Finds Upside in Unintentional Scarcity Model with Twists on Classics

Ugg recorded a small decline in quarterly sales, but has some new styles that are resonating strongly. “There’s…

Executive Edition February 3, 2023
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Stance CEO John Wilson on Stance Plans for 2023

As 2023 gets underway, we spoke with Stance CEO John Wilson about the biggest new initiatives for Stance…

Executive Edition January 31, 2023
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What’s Selling at Wave Rave in Mammoth

SES visits Wave Raveto find out what brands are performing the best this season.

Executive Edition January 30, 2023
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Eight Trends Spotted at the Swim Collective Show

Z Supply, Pura Vida, Raen, Solid + Striped, Bromelia, Olive Surf, and Copenhagen Cartel were some of the…

Executive Edition January 27, 2023
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IPD Leaders Share Lessons and Learnings After 18 Months at Retail

IPD's experiences offers good lessons and learnings for other industry veterans who may be contemplating launching new brands,…

Executive Edition January 23, 2023
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Tilly’s CEO on Brand DTC Discounting, Inventory, Need for Newness

CEO Ed Thomas of important industry customer Tilly's shared insights on holiday, inventory levels and how 2023 is…

Executive Edition January 19, 2023
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Hey Dude Far Exceeding Revenue Expectations Under New Owner Crocs

Details about Hey Dude's revenue numbers, and future plans for the hot-selling brand under Crocs Inc.

Executive Edition January 19, 2023
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NPD Names Top-Selling and Fastest-Growing Brands in Outdoor Specialty Market

There is in interesting shift taking place in the outdoor market as new brand names are topping the…

Executive Edition January 12, 2023
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