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Nike Seeing No Consumer Pullback

Nike executives discussed the state of the consumer, and also provided interesting information about Nike’s digital transformation, how…

Executive Edition June 28, 2022
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Luxottica Founder and Sunglass Visionary Dies

Leonardo Del Vecchio, the self-made billionaire, founder of Luxottica and powerhouse in the sun and eyeglass world, has…

News June 27, 2022
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Photos from Patagonia’s “The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez” Screenings

The team at Patagonia sent us photos of the VIP event and film screenings for its new film,…

News June 24, 2022
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BC Owner on Snow Season, Sales Trends and Inventory

Company Owner Bruce Cromartie answered some questions for us about how the snow season turned out, including what…

Executive Edition June 23, 2022
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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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Industry Brands Opening Stores in Orange County and Beyond

Companies opening stores is nothing new, of course. But for some of these brands, retail is a newer…

News June 22, 2022
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Photos from the Bungalow Swim Show

We stopped by the Bungalow Tradeshow in Huntington Beach Wednesday to see industry swim brands and retailers.

News June 21, 2022
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Liberated Brands Acquires Captain Fin Co.

Liberated Brands, the global master licensee for Volcom and Spyder, makes another move.

News June 17, 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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