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NRF Predicts Highest Holiday Retail Sales on Record

NRF Predicts Highest Holiday Retail Sales on Record

The National Retail Federation says there is considerable momentum heading into the holiday season.

News October 27, 2021
How Late Snow Deliveries Are Impacting a Key Specialty Store

How Late Snow Deliveries Are Impacting a Key Specialty Store

We talk to Josh Hansen of Hansen Surfboards about late deliveries for snow and other categories, if he is accepting all late orders, fall business trends, and why he is…

Executive Edition October 26, 2021
Wave Rave Owner On New Los Angeles Store

Wave Rave Owner On New Los Angeles Store

SES talked with Wave Rave Owner Steve Klassen about the new store, which is located in a building owned by the Dakine equipment licensee, current business trends and how supply…

News October 25, 2021
Vans Hits Road Bumps in Q2

Vans Hits Road Bumps in Q2

Several challenges hurt Vans in Q2 and led VF executives to emphasize on a conference call that VF is about more than one brand.

Executive Edition October 22, 2021
Christy Sports CEO on Snow Sales Trends, Supply Chain and More

Christy Sports CEO on Snow Sales Trends, Supply Chain and More

Christy's is a major snow player with 65 stores in four states. We spoke with CEO Matt Gold about early reads on the snow season, how last year turned out,…

Executive Edition October 21, 2021
The Incredible Strength of Core Retail in 2021

The Incredible Strength of Core Retail in 2021

Sales at stores on the ActionWatch Retail Panel continue to surge over 2019 levels. Details about what categories are on fire and the amazing year-to-date growth in the channel as…

Executive Edition October 19, 2021
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series