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Nixon doubles down on details

How Nixon is approaching the difficult global watch market

Executive Edition April 26, 2017
Surfer Ian Walsh

Hydro Flask Surges at Retail

Surprise success in Hawaii launched the outdoor brand into surf and action sports channels. We talk with CEO…

Executive Edition April 26, 2017
Just one part of the large Hydro Flask section at the new T&C store in west Oahu

Hydro Flask Rules Hawaii

There is a clear winner in the competitive water bottle category on the islands

Executive Edition April 6, 2017
An image from the Kohl's email announcing Oakley is now sold at Kohl's

Oakley Heads to Kohl's

Oakley has a new distribution partner in the U.S. - the midtier Kohl's chain

News March 21, 2017
File photo courtesy of Oakley

Luxottica on Oakley Integration, Outlook for 2017

Where the Oakley integration with Luxottica stands, plus how Oakley performed in 2016 and the outlook for 2017

Executive Edition March 20, 2017
Photo courtesy of Stance

Jeff Kearl on Stance Reorganization

A talk with the Stance CEO on why fast-growing Stance made changes to its employee structure. Plus, details…

Executive Edition March 7, 2017
Photo courtesy of Herschel

Here Comes Herschel

We talk to co-owner Jamie Cormack about expanding into apparel, retail plans, and about how Herschel was able…

Executive Edition January 24, 2017
Crush is rebranding in 2017 to CrushEyes

Fortress Rebrands its Sunglasses, Expands into Europe with Industry Vet

We check in with Fortress, owner of the Crush and Kreed brands, to see how 2016 turned out,…

Executive Edition January 23, 2017
Luxottica Chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio - Photo courtesy of Luxottica

Luxottica to Merge with Lens Giant Essilor

Oakley parent Luxottica announced some big news Monday that could potentially mean more changes on the way for…

News January 21, 2017
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Madson Aims to Differentiate with Made in America Stand

The eyewear brand started by Alan Ek and Tony Davis is founded on no-nonsense American determination and attitude

News January 17, 2017
Noa Deane wearing his new signature glass äóìLychee

D'Blanc Evolves Strategy for Action Sports Market

D'Blanc wants to own the 25 and under crowd in the action sports market, and has a plan…

Executive Edition January 4, 2017
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Strategy & Planning Series
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Strategy & Planning Series