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The big story for spring is the new Voyage leather sandal with Swellular Technology

Reef Trends for Spring ‘17

Reef will launch several new initiatives for Spring, including a new leather sandal push

News September 23, 2016
The Element shop in the Element 304 Americana building - Photo by sidewayz.com

Element Breaks From Coasts for New Project

The brand is making a big investment in the skate community of Boise, Idaho. Founder Johnny Schillereff talks…

News September 22, 2016
Artist Takashi Murakami is designing the festivaläó»s visual identity and shaping the overall ComplexCon aesthetic

Aaron Levant on Consumer-Facing ComplexCon

Could ComplexCon, which will merge art, food, fashion, music, design, retail and more, influence trade shows in the…

News September 19, 2016
The new Volcom store is at the far side of the expanded shopping center. Oakley is opening next door

Industry Stores and Others Open at Expanded Disney Springs

A visit and photos of the newly expanded Disney Springs, formerly Downtown Disney, in Orlando

News September 16, 2016
The Adidas presentation at Foot Locker - Photo by SES

Foot Locker, Journeys and Adidas

Adidas is the hottest brand around at the moment, which is helping Foot Locker and hurting Journeys

News September 14, 2016
Chris Bernard - SES file photo

Burton West Coast Sales Lead to Exit Company

Chris Bernard's territory encompasses all of the West Coast from Alaska to San Diego

News September 13, 2016
Zohar Ziv

PacSun Names New CFO

Zohar Ziv spent many years at Deckers Brands

News September 13, 2016
Eric Crane at an Electric stop at Heritage Margate in New Jersey - All photos courtesy of Electric

New Electric Owner Hits the Road

Eric Crane spent four solid weeks visiting East Coast retailers, selling sunglasses to shop customers and bonding with…

Executive Edition September 12, 2016
Ryan Hitzel, Mark Tinkess

SES Podcast: Ryan Hitzel and Mark Tinkess of Roark

A repost of our talk with Roark Founder Ryan Hitzel and President Mark Tinkess about the evolution of…

Executive Edition September 12, 2016
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