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Nike Seeing No Consumer Pullback

Nike Seeing No Consumer Pullback

Nike executives discussed the state of the consumer, and also provided interesting information about Nike’s digital transformation, how they are managing the challenges in China due to Covid shutdowns there,…

Executive Edition June 28, 2022
Luxottica Founder and Sunglass Visionary Dies

Luxottica Founder and Sunglass Visionary Dies

Leonardo Del Vecchio, the self-made billionaire, founder of Luxottica and powerhouse in the sun and eyeglass world, has passed away. He was 87.

News June 27, 2022
Photos from Patagonia’s “The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez” Screenings

Photos from Patagonia’s “The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez” Screenings

The team at Patagonia sent us photos of the VIP event and film screenings for its new film, “The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez” from filmmaker Stacy Peralta of…

News June 24, 2022
BC Owner on Snow Season, Sales Trends and Inventory

BC Owner on Snow Season, Sales Trends and Inventory

Company Owner Bruce Cromartie answered some questions for us about how the snow season turned out, including what brands sold well. We also asked him about current sales trends and…

Executive Edition June 23, 2022
Proof Lab’s Unique Take on Surf and Outdoor Retail

Proof Lab’s Unique Take on Surf and Outdoor Retail

SES visits Proof Lab, the industry retailer that has created a compound of like-minded businesses in Northern California that is a model for the industry. Co-Owner Will Hutchinson shares the…

Executive Edition June 23, 2022
Industry Brands Opening Stores in Orange County and Beyond

Industry Brands Opening Stores in Orange County and Beyond

Companies opening stores is nothing new, of course. But for some of these brands, retail is a newer venture.

News June 22, 2022
Photos from the Bungalow Swim Show

Photos from the Bungalow Swim Show

We stopped by the Bungalow Tradeshow in Huntington Beach Wednesday to see industry swim brands and retailers.

News June 21, 2022
Liberated Brands Acquires Captain Fin Co.

Liberated Brands Acquires Captain Fin Co.

Liberated Brands, the global master licensee for Volcom and Spyder, makes another move.

News June 17, 2022
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series