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Zumiez and The Buckle report weak July sales

Zumiez and The Buckle report weak July sales

Details on went went wrong for Zumiez and The Buckle during July, including which categories worked and which didn't. 

News August 6, 2015
Prana results, praise for former Billabong GM

Prana results, praise for former Billabong GM

Some interesting information from the Columbia Sportswear earnings call last week, including details about Prana and comments about a former Billabong executive now at Columbia.

Executive Edition August 6, 2015
Billabong Women's Global GM Susan Branch on upcoming brand plans

Billabong Women's Global GM Susan Branch on upcoming brand plans

SES spoke with Susan Branch about how the new global structure is working, her thoughts on the state of the women’s market, and what’s next for the brand. 

News August 4, 2015
How Smith performed in the first half of 2015

How Smith performed in the first half of 2015

Safilo Group, which owns industry eyewear brand Smith, commented on the brand’s performance and on ongoing changes Smith is undertaking as it becomes a more important part of the Safilo…

Executive Edition August 4, 2015
The marketing scene on Main Street Huntington Beach

The marketing scene on Main Street Huntington Beach

SES spent Friday afternoon on Main Street during the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing to see how industry brands were activating during the event.

News August 3, 2015
SUPIA

SUPIA

Stand Up Paddle Industry Association (SUPIA) is the trade organization for all SUP businesses: Manufacturers, Retailers, and others. We strive to move stand up paddling forward in a positive direction,…

News August 3, 2015
Photos from Vans U.S. Open retailer dinner

Photos from Vans U.S. Open retailer dinner

Vans hosted a dinner for key retailers from around the country Thursday to celebrate the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing.

News July 31, 2015
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series