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Top 10 Stories of 2022 – So Far
As we close out the first half of the year, here’s a list of the Top 10 stories and press releases so far in 2022.
News July 1, 2022
Melin Founders on Product and Distribution Strategy, Growth Plans and More
SES talks to Brian McDonell and Corey Roth about the brand’s founding and growth, product differentiation strategy, and recent store opening in Laguna Beach.
Executive Edition June 29, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
Companies opening stores is nothing new, of course. But for some of these brands, retail is a newer venture.
News June 22, 2022
