Latest Executive Edition
Val Surf on “Unreal” Snow Season
One of the largest snow specialty accounts in Los Angeles shares what brands and categories worked, how they…
Executive Edition May 17, 2021
Lots of Details about Smith’s Q1 Results
Parent company Safilo Group shared information about Smith's performance in Q1, including how much bike helmets and online…
Executive Edition May 12, 2021
Alfred Chang on the Rise of PacSun
The PacSun of today is resonating strongly with Gen Z. We talk with President Alfred Chang, soon to…
Executive Edition May 10, 2021
What’s Selling at Jack’s
We spent two hours with co-owner Bobby Abdel talking about product trends at the Huntington Beach flagship. Here…
Executive Edition May 6, 2021
Pura Vida Expands into Apparel
“It feels like it’s time to have a new surf brand for younger females,” Co-Founder Paul Goodman said.…
Executive Edition May 5, 2021
Columbia Sportswear CEO Bullish on Fall 2021 Outerwear Market
Plus, more details about why the company has raised its guidance for the full year.
Executive Edition April 30, 2021
Case Study: How One Pant Sparked Major Change at 686
The Everywhere Pant, a runaway hit that launched via social media and e-commerce, is the No. 1 seller…
Executive Edition April 29, 2021
A New Diane’s Opens Post Bankruptcy
Details about the bankruptcy of one of Southern California's largest swim accounts including a conversation with owner Linda…
Executive Edition April 26, 2021
Industry Brands Navigate Back-to-Office Plans
We spoke with leaders at Stance, La Jolla Group, Rip Curl, Firewire, Stokehouse, Rastaclat and Nixon about how…
Executive Edition April 22, 2021
