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Talking Business with the Aqua East Team
Walking the store floor with the family owners and the buying team at the very important core account in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Executive Edition September 21, 2017VonZipper Hiring Signals Change From Billabong
The hiring of Michael Marckx as Global GM for VonZipper this week signals more than just a new leader for the sunglass brand
News September 20, 2017Kohl's Jumps In Bed with Amazon and Other News
The retail landscape continues to evolve, with several new developments this week
News September 19, 2017Tactics Expands Brick-and-Mortar Footprint
A talk with Tactics Co-Founder Matt Patton and Retail Director Adam Gerken about the new store in Bend, what's working in skate and snow, and the state of online retail
Executive Edition September 18, 2017VonZipper Names Michael Marckx Global GM
The former Spy Inc. CEO joins the Billabong Group and will work with Founder Greg Tomlinson
News September 18, 2017SES Podcast: Hydro Flask GM Scott Allan
A business conversation about Hydro Flask's continued growth, approach to new products, advice for young brands, and how the company’s motto -- “Saving the World From Lukewarm” -- plays out…
Executive Edition September 15, 2017Activist Investor Turns Up Heat on Deckers
Marcato is nominating a slate of 10 candidates for the company’s board of directors, including former executives at L.L. Bean, Toys ‘R’ Us, Ralph Lauren, Justice, and Michael Kors
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