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Photos from Vans' Homecoming Party

Vans opened the doors of its new Costa Mesa headquarters to friends and family and lots and lots…

News October 13, 2017
C3 CEO Bob Gundram, Coal Headwear Managing Director Joe Windemuth and C3 Head of Sales Johan Malkoski - Photo by SES

SES Podcast: C3 CEO Bob Gundram

We talk with Bob about several new key hires at the company, C3’s new corporate headquarters, which includes…

Executive Edition October 12, 2017
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Teen Survey: Good News for Vans and Supreme, Bad News for Nike and Ugg

The most recent Piper Jaffray Taking Stock with Teens survey shows some clear winners and losers

Executive Edition October 11, 2017
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Why Zumiez is Winning at Retail

At this time of retail Armageddon, Zumiez is clearly grabbing market share. We immersed ourselves in the Zumiez…

Executive Edition October 10, 2017
An apartment building in Puerto Rico without an outside wall - Photo courtesy of CNN

News from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean Post Hurricanes

We spoke with sales reps and store owners about the aftermath of the storms and the outlook for…

News October 9, 2017
Costa CEO Holly Rush - Photo courtesy of Costa

Costa CEO Works to Extend Brand's Reach

Costa has become a very important brand for many East Coast surf shops. We talk with Holly Rush…

Executive Edition October 5, 2017
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Wow, Zumiez!

Zumiez posts a jaw-dropping comp for September in the key back-to-school season

News October 4, 2017
A wall of Nike shoes on sale at Finish Line

Nike Wholesale: The Ugly and the Inspiring

We have examples of both the problems Nike is facing, and the direction they hope to move to…

Executive Edition October 4, 2017
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Ocean Champions

Ocean Champions is a 501(c)(4) organization with a connected political action committee – the first national organization of…

News October 3, 2017
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series