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Herschel Co-Founder on Retail Growth, “Rapid Fire” Launches

Herschel Co-Founder on Retail Growth, “Rapid Fire” Launches

Herschel Supply is moving “full steam ahead” on store openings and new products after a challenging few years because of the pandemic.

Executive Edition March 15, 2023
Remembering Jim Chick of Chick’s Sporting Goods

Remembering Jim Chick of Chick’s Sporting Goods

SES spoke with Dick's Sporting Goods Chairman Ed Stack, and surf industry and retail veterans Tom Holbook, Pam Hunzicker, Steve Tully, Marty Samuels, Christine Ceccarelli, and others about Jim Chick's…

News March 14, 2023
After 50 Years, Patagonia Focuses On Leaving Lasting Legacy

After 50 Years, Patagonia Focuses On Leaving Lasting Legacy

(This story was updated on 6/7/2023.) Patagonia’s loyal shoppers know that if a piece of gear or clothing needs repair, the company will fix it. Customers often come to their…

News March 14, 2023
Vail Resorts Lowers Guidance On Extreme Weather Woes

Vail Resorts Lowers Guidance On Extreme Weather Woes

Too much snow in the Western U.S. and not nearly enough in the East negatively impacted business for Vail Resorts during its second quarter. The conditions caused the company to…

News March 10, 2023
Zumiez Hit by Consumer Pullback, Skate Hardgoods Decline

Zumiez Hit by Consumer Pullback, Skate Hardgoods Decline

The retailer’s looking to ward off last year’s trends of more price-conscious consumers, falling hardgoods sales, and inflationary pressures with its focus on brand launches and finding the next big…

Executive Edition March 10, 2023
Vail Lowers Guidance on Weather Impacts

Vail Lowers Guidance on Weather Impacts

Severe snowfall or not enough snow in parts of the country has hampered performance at some of the company’s resorts.

News March 10, 2023
Tilly’s CEO Optimistic on Spring/Summer “Newness”

Tilly’s CEO Optimistic on Spring/Summer “Newness”

The retailer ended a challenging year and began fiscal 2023 with a “slow start,” but the CEO thinks the business is headed for improvement.

Executive Edition March 10, 2023
Solo Brands Posts Massive Wholesale Growth In Q4, Nearly 200%

Solo Brands Posts Massive Wholesale Growth In Q4, Nearly 200%

Solo Brands, the Grapevine, Texas-based parent company of Solo Stove, Oru Kayak, Isle, and Chubbies, saw a huge wholesale revenue increase in the fourth quarter of 2022. The company reported…

News March 9, 2023
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series