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Tommy Bahama Owner on Hunt for More Brands

Executives at Oxford Industries, which owns a total of five brands, described the two levels of brands they…

Executive Edition January 21, 2022
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Bajio Makes a Splash in First Year in Market

Fishing and outdoor sunglass brand Bajio landed in 500 independent retail accounts, including some in the surf market,…

Executive Edition January 19, 2022

Hey Dude’s Rocket Revenue Growth

Retailers that carry Hey Dude, including some in the core surf market, tell us the brand, which to…

Executive Edition January 18, 2022
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Solo Brands on the Hunt for Outdoor Acquisition Targets

Details about what kinds of brands Solo is looking to acquire. Solo Brands is home to Solo Stove,…

Executive Edition January 11, 2022
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Tilly’s CEO on the State of the Consumer

Tilly’s executives provided more insights into current business trends during a presentation at the ICR Conference Monday.

Executive Edition January 10, 2022
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Howler Brothers Owners on Strategy, Market Niche and Future Plans

Here at SES, we are very intrigued by Howler Brothers, which sells in an interesting mix of boutiques,…

Executive Edition January 3, 2022
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Nike Cancelled 130 Million Units of Production

Nike executives provided more details about how factory closures in Vietnam have impacted sales and about their strategy…

Executive Edition December 21, 2021
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What’s Selling at Tyler’s

For years, brand leaders have told me I needed to see Tyler’s, a major industry customer in Texas.…

Executive Edition December 17, 2021
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Quiet Storm Owner on Unique Operating Model, Preparing for Supply Chain Challenges, and Standout Brands

Any brand salesperson will tell you that Quiet Storm, with 12 stores, is a major industry player on…

Executive Edition December 14, 2021
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