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Smith Global Brand Director Eric Carlson

SES Podcast: Smith Brand Director Eric Carlson

We talk with Eric about all the changes at Smith, including being in the spotlight at parent company…

Executive Edition September 22, 2017
Hydro Flask GM Scott Allan in the company's Bend, Oregon headquarters. Shop-eat-surf photo.

SES 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…

Executive Edition September 15, 2017
Zeal summer 2017 styles: Carson

Zeal Optics Looks to Grow In and Beyond its Backyard

How Zeal Optics is working to replicate the brand's growth in goggles to its sunglass line

News August 29, 2017
Corkcicle Marketing Director Courtney Konzelman

Corkcicle Takes Boutique Approach

Partner Stephen Bruner on barware brand Corkcicle's growing presence at surf retail and why they think their boutique…

Executive Edition July 19, 2017
Nixon's Mission smart watch. Photo courtesy Nixon.

Nixon Reorganizes

CEO Nick Stowe comments on the changes, which include job cuts and an increased focus on digital marketing

News June 29, 2017
The Otis scratch test video. All photos courtesy Otis.

Otis Makes Premium Play

Otis has brought on a new global leader and has plans for continued growth in the premium niche.…

Executive Edition June 26, 2017
Poler set up one of its tents at the entrance to the store. Shop-eat-surf photos.

Photos From Poler's Anniversary Party

Poler Outdoor Stuff celebrated the 1-year anniversary of their Laguna Beach flagship location on Saturday.

News June 20, 2017
James Haunt finished his mural at the event - Photos by SES

Electric Celebrates New HQ

Photos from Electric's party at its offices in San Clemente Thursday night.

News June 2, 2017
Rastaclat Partner/COO Eileen Szymanski Chen and Founder/CEO Daniel Kasidi - Photo courtesy of Rastaclat

Rastaclat Making a Mark on Accessories Space

Rastaclat’s braided shoelace bracelets and positive message seems to be resonating at retail. We talked with Founder and…

News May 31, 2017
SPY Marketing Director Bonnie Chevalier and VP of Sales Charlie Ninegar. Photo courtesy of SPY.

SPY Takes Turnaround Seriously, Ads Not So Much

SPY's humorous ad campaign is part of its quest to regain lost share in a tough sunglass market

Executive Edition May 5, 2017
Photos courtesy Cuater

More on Cuater's Licensing Deal With TravisMathew

Why the young belt brand started by Robbie McKnight made the deal with the premium golf brand, and…

News April 26, 2017
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series