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The new Volcom flagship store in Paris - Photo courtesy of Volcom

Volcom CEO on First Half Results

Kering released details about Volcom's first half results today. We have the numbers, and talk to CEO Todd…

Executive Edition July 27, 2017
Paul Naude

Paul Naude Urges Industry to Support Waterman's

Given the skeptical view of environmental issues in the new administration, we talk with the SIMA Environmental Fund…

News July 26, 2017
Vans President Doug Palladini in the company's new headquarters in Costa Mesa - Photo by SES

Vans New HQ and a Talk with President Doug Palladini

Doug Palladini shares the thinking behind Vans first proper headquarters in 51 years, and we discuss his first…

News July 26, 2017
A Vans store in Hawaii - SES file photo

Vans DTC Leads the Way in Blockbuster Q2

Details about Vans' stellar Q2, plus information about the brand's eye-popping store comp increases

Executive Edition July 25, 2017
Acacia's Jamie Kaplan and Founder Naomi Newirth at Cabana. The Acacia booth was very busy during the show.

Miami Swim Week 2017 Trend Report and Photos

Swim brands from across the world came out to Miami Swim Week to show their Spring and Resort…

News July 24, 2017
Erin Evans of Sunrise Surf Shop

Photos from Billabong's Miami Swim Retailer Party

Billabong hosted a cocktail party for retailers Sunday at the W Hotel during Miami Swim Week

News July 24, 2017
Trey Lockhart with Laguna Surf & Sport Owners Eric John and Jason Watson,

SES Podcast: Eric John of Laguna Surf & Sport

We talk to Eric about why he is optimistic about "craft" retail and the industry, why retailers shouldn't…

Executive Edition July 21, 2017
Corkcicle Marketing Director Courtney Konzelman

Corkcicle Takes Boutique Approach

Partner Stephen Bruner on barware brand Corkcicle's growing presence at surf retail and why they think their boutique…

Executive Edition July 19, 2017
Absolute Board Co. CEO Frank Messmann. Absolute is home to brands such as Penny

Absolute CEO on State of Skate, Plans for Penny, and More

An interesting talk with Frank Messmann about the challenging hardgoods market, future plans for Penny, and why he…

Executive Edition July 18, 2017
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