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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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Surfline Acquires Magicseaweed

We talk with Surfline CEO Jeff Berg about the deal and plans for the future

News October 3, 2017
Zumiez Founder Tom Campion and CEO Rick Brooks

A Weekend with Zumiez

We spent the weekend with Zumiez, as did several industry brands, and have photos of who and what…

News October 2, 2017
Malvados Co-Founder and Creative Director Jen Rainnie

Malvados Sandals Aims to Differentiate

Malvados has a secret weapon - Co-Founder and Creative Director Jennifer Rainnie, an industry veteran who spent years…

News September 28, 2017
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Converse Woes, Nike's Grim Take on North American Wholesale

Details about struggles at Converse, plus Nike's dour assessment of the North American retail landscape in the short term

Executive Edition September 27, 2017
Steve Harden - Photo courtesy of KSGB

New President Named for Supra and KR3W

Steve Harden joins Supra and KR3W from Honeywell and previously worked at Oakley, among other companies

News September 26, 2017
Smith Global Brand Director Eric Carlson

SES Podcast: Smith Brand Director Eric Carlson

We talk with Eric about all the changes at Smith, including being in the spotlight at parent company…

Executive Edition September 22, 2017
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