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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
The Mission smartwatch

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
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