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A Rip Curl store in Hawaii - SES file photo

Rip Curl Holds its Own in 2017

Compared to many competitors, Rip Curl reported solid financial results for the year ended June 30

News November 16, 2017
The store offers surfboard demos. These are Rob Machado's boards with Firewire - Photo by SES

Hurley Opens Store and Brand Space in Huntington Beach

Hurley has opened a 4,000-square-foot store at Pacific City on Pacific Coast Highway

News November 15, 2017
File photo courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods

How Dick's Plans to Pull Away from Competitors

The industry customer warned Wall Street Tuesday that earnings would be dramatically lower in 2018 as Dick's makes…

Executive Edition November 14, 2017
Chief Commercial Officer Dan McNamara

Mervin Manufacturing Making Moves

While Mervin has a lot happening in its core snow business, two of the company's most newsy developments…

Executive Edition November 13, 2017
Jim Watson - SES file photo

Jim Watson No Longer at Vans

The longtime Sales Director of Core Apparel is no longer with Vans, and he says he did not…

News November 13, 2017
Steve O'Connell and son

Updated: Wisdom from Retiring Clairemont Surf Owner

Many successful industry executives started their careers with Steve O'Connell at Clairemont. We explore how the shop has…

News November 10, 2017
The VIP dinner was held at Nobu. Quiksilver Director of Sales Jeff Brusven

Quiksilver Hosts Premiere of Travis Rice Movie

“Depth Perception” debuted on Thursday night in Newport Beach. We have photos from the VIP party at Nobu.

News November 9, 2017
Adidas at Nordstrom - SES file photo

Adidas Continues to Soar in North America

While many companies are experiencing challenges in the North America market, that is definitely not the case for…

Executive Edition November 9, 2017
File photo courtesy of Macy's

Macy's Strikes Optimistic Note on Q4

Plus, interesting comments on Macy's open-to-buy situation and future plans for the off-price Backstage concept

Executive Edition November 9, 2017
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