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The mobbed Vans store - Photo by SES

Back to school at the mall – Vans, PacSun, Zumiez, The Buckle, Urban Outfitters

SES stopped by some mall retailers Sunday to see how back-to-school shopping is going. Details about what we…

Executive Edition August 14, 2015
Michel Bilodeau

VF Appoints new GM for Action Sports Canada

VF Corp. has appointed a new General Manager of Action Sports Canada after Michel Bilodeau, who formerly held…

News August 14, 2015
Ozzie Wright

Sanuk signs Ozzie Wright, key executive departing, more updates

New ambassadors, executive changes, details about Sanuk's performance in the core and more from President Jake Brandman.

News August 6, 2015
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Zumiez and The Buckle report weak July sales

Details on went went wrong for Zumiez and The Buckle during July, including which categories worked and which…

News August 6, 2015
Photo courtesy of Prana

Prana results, praise for former Billabong GM

Some interesting information from the Columbia Sportswear earnings call last week, including details about Prana and comments about a former…

Executive Edition August 6, 2015
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How Smith performed in the first half of 2015

Safilo Group, which owns industry eyewear brand Smith, commented on the brand’s performance and on ongoing changes Smith…

Executive Edition August 4, 2015
Billabong Swim

Billabong Women's Global GM Susan Branch on upcoming brand plans

SES spoke with Susan Branch about how the new global structure is working, her thoughts on the state…

News August 4, 2015
Billabong surfers chat with a fan

The marketing scene on Main Street Huntington Beach

SES spent Friday afternoon on Main Street during the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing to see how industry…

News August 3, 2015
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SUPIA

Stand Up Paddle Industry Association (SUPIA) is the trade organization for all SUP businesses: Manufacturers, Retailers, and others.…

News August 3, 2015
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