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The Retail Winners and Losers During a Back-to-School Shopping Trip

We visited a busy shopping center to observe retailers that were resonating with kids and teens, and those that were quiet, plus some brand and fashion trends we noticed. Stores...

Black Diamond’s Turnaround Appears to Take Hold, But Company Cautious on Second Half

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Columbia CEO Comments on Challenges and Downsizing in U.S., International Growth, and Tariff Turmoil

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The North Face, Timberland Drive Results at VF Corp, Vans’ Struggles Continue

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Outerknown and Firewire CEO Dylan Slater on New Headquarters, Wholesale Growth, and Current Consumer Sentiment

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Photos and Brand Updates from Surf Expo

We have lots of product updates from O'Neill, Roark, Hurley, Herschel, Costa Del Mar, Rusty, Otis, Future Fins, Sanuk, Simbi, Richer Poorer and Sun Bum

News January 29, 2018

Tilly's Makes its Case to Investors

While retail is a dirty word to many Wall Street types these days, Tilly’s laid out its case at the ICR investor conference about why the company believes its prospects…

Executive Edition January 24, 2018

Katin Sees Results Despite Tough Market

A talk with Dale Rhodes and Mac Beu about how Katin has found its niche with premium retailers

News January 23, 2018

Updated – SES Podcast: RIPNDIP Founder Ryan O'Connor

The rise of RIPNDIP is a perfect example of how the growth and distribution strategies of new brands have changed compared to the old model. We talk to Ryan O'Connor…

Executive Edition January 22, 2018