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New Channel Islands CEO on Ownership Change

We talk to Britt Merrick about the surfboard company being bought by employees, how Channel Islands is dealing…

Executive Edition January 7, 2021
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Christy Sports VP on Winter Sales Trends

Thomas O'Winter, the longtime VP of Merchandising, shares how the large industry retailer approached this season and what…

Executive Edition December 21, 2020
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Skiessentials.com Owner on Winter Sales Trends

Josh Wolfang, who operates a high volume online ski business and a brick-and-mortar store in Stowe, shares how…

Executive Edition December 21, 2020
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Nike Coming for Larger Undifferentiated Accounts Next

Nike executives discussed plans to ramp up its move away from non-strategic wholesale customers.

Executive Edition December 19, 2020
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Mammoth Mountain President on Impact of New Lodging Lockdowns

We also asked Mark Brownlie how the early season business has gone, how summer turned out, and about…

Executive Edition December 15, 2020
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Sole Technology CEO: New Industry Era is Dawning

Why Pierre Senizergues sees potentially bright times ahead for Sole Tech and other endemic, authentic companies after many…

Executive Edition December 14, 2020
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The Pass Sales Surprise for Vail Resorts

The type of customer that helped Vail beat pass sales expectations surprised the company and could bode well…

Executive Edition December 11, 2020
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Arbor CEO on Surviving and Thriving for 25 Years

A talk with Arbor Co-Founder Bob Carlson about the key changes in business strategy that allowed the snowboard…

Executive Edition December 9, 2020
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A Visit to Tilly’s New Skate-Inspired Concept

The RSQ test store carries lots of industry brands including in skate hardgoods, apparel, footwear and accessories.

Executive Edition December 8, 2020
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