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686 Names New President, Doubles Staff as Sales and Profits Expand

686 Names New President, Doubles Staff as Sales and Profits Expand

As 686 celebrates its 30th year in business, there are some big new developments at the snow outerwear and apparel brand. CEO and Owner Mike West and new President Erik…

Executive Edition October 20, 2022
High-Volume Account Sports Basement Moves into Southern California

High-Volume Account Sports Basement Moves into Southern California

One of the snow industry’s biggest accounts by volume is opening a 80,000-square-foot store in Southern California and is eyeing more expansion. Regional Director Eden Slezin tells us about the…

Executive Edition October 18, 2022
Boardriders Sells Billabong House on North Shore

Boardriders Sells Billabong House on North Shore

We reached out to Billabong Men’s Global GM Mark Weber and asked him to comment about the sale.

News October 17, 2022
Vuori Opens NYC Flagship

Vuori Opens NYC Flagship

The industry activewear brand is continuing its big retail push with a showcase store in Soho.

News October 13, 2022
The North Face to Target Younger, More Urban Snowboarders

The North Face to Target Younger, More Urban Snowboarders

SES visited the brand’s offices in Denver and discussed this new initiative with Kyle Parker, The North Face Global Category Director of Snowsports and more. The brand is also rethinking…

Executive Edition October 12, 2022
New Global Brand President Announced for Dickies

New Global Brand President Announced for Dickies

Dickies is under new leadership after former Global Brand President Denny Bruce, who was well-regarded within VF Corp., decided to leave his position to focus on his family.

News October 11, 2022
Revamped Electric is Ready to Scrap

Revamped Electric is Ready to Scrap

Electric has quietly been rebuilding its executive team with some stars from the past and new players as well, and has big plans to revive the premium sunglass category at…

Executive Edition October 8, 2022
Jamie Salter of Authentic Brands Group Revisited

Jamie Salter of Authentic Brands Group Revisited

With Authentic Brand Group most likely in the running to acquire Boardriders, we thought it was worth revisiting highlights from our previous interview with Jamie Salter, the founder and CEO…

Executive Edition October 7, 2022
Paul Harvey Departs From Rip Curl

Paul Harvey Departs From Rip Curl

Well-known industry sales executive Paul Harvey has departed Rip Curl. We have comments from Paul and Rip Curl President Dylan Slater.

News October 7, 2022
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series