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Retail Check In: Wave Riding Vehicles

As part of our Retail Check In series, we spoke with LG Shaw of WRV in Virginia Beach,…

Executive Edition August 1, 2022
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Vans Takes Step Back in Q1

Details about why Vans missed expectations in Q1, including the issue with the U.S. Vans store fleet.

Executive Edition July 29, 2022
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Retail Check In: Jack’s Surfboards

As part of our Retail Check In series, we spoke with Bobby Abdel, a partner at Jack’s Surfboards,…

Executive Edition July 27, 2022
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Retail Check In: Island Water Sports

As part of our Retail Check In series, we touched base with the important and high-volume industry account…

Executive Edition July 26, 2022
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Retail Check In: Wanderlust Land & Sea

Wanderlust is an elevated surf boutique that carries a very intriguing brand mix. Owner Luke Mesanko provides lots…

Executive Edition July 25, 2022
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Retail Check In: Huntington Surf & Sport

We talk with Owner Aaron Pai about how the first six months of the year have unfolded, inventory…

Executive Edition July 22, 2022
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Hard Data on Swim Sales Trends from NPD

NPD Apparel Industry Analyst Kristen Classi Zummo shares some great hard data and insights into how swim sales…

Executive Edition July 21, 2022
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Kevin Bailey: “Vans is Still a Very Healthy Brand”

An interview with the new Vans Global Brand President about his return to Vans, what is going right…

Executive Edition July 18, 2022
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The Secrets to Evolving and Growing a Family Business – for 125 Years

Glik’s, an industry customer with 70 stores, has remained a family business through multiple generations. The current leadership…

Executive Edition July 14, 2022
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series