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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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The Good News/Bad News in Tilly’s Q1 Results

Tilly's executives also comment on what they are seeing on the inflation front, and how they plan to…

Executive Edition June 2, 2022
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European Wetsuit Brand Looks to Make Mark in U.S.

Manera grew out of the French kite, wing, and foil hardgoods company F-One. SES talks with Manera founder…

Executive Edition June 1, 2022
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Urban Outfitters: Younger Consumers Feeling Inflation Pinch

Urban Outfitters Inc. offered insight into how inflationary pressures are impacting different types of customers during its earnings…

Executive Edition May 26, 2022
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Why Dick’s Took Down its Full Year Forecast

Why important industry customer Dick's Sporting Goods is optimistic and cautious at the same time.

Executive Edition May 26, 2022
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