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Safilo comments on Smith's

Safilo comments on Smith's 2014 results

Smith owner Safilo Group commented on the brand’s 2014 performance today. Smith's role at Safilo has gained in…

Executive Edition March 4, 2015
Blue Tomato in Munich

Zumiez records solid February, Blue Tomato shines

Some say February is a dead month in retail, but not for Zumiez and Blue Tomato.

News March 4, 2015
Quiksilver delays Q1 results

Quiksilver delays Q1 results due to audit committee investigation

Quiksilver said Wednesday morning that it is delaying the release of its first quarter results that had been…

News March 3, 2015
Ford Wright

Longtime Zumiez executive to retire

Ford Wright, Zumiez’s longtime Executive Vice President of Stores, is retiring, the company said this week.

News March 2, 2015
Photo courtesy of Sport Chek

Canada's Sport Chek records banner year

While the Canadian market is reportedly tough of late, one large industry customer had a banner fourth quarter…

News February 26, 2015
Billabong International CEO Neil Fiske praised the Billabong brand leadership team

Billabong swings to profit, sees U.S. wholesale improvement

Billabong today reported financial results for the six months ended Dec. 31, and CEO Neil Fiske pointed to…

Executive Edition February 25, 2015
Spy CEO Michael Marckx

How Spy is growing its snow business, plans for '15

An interview with CEO Michael Marckx about Spy's growing goggle business plus 2015 plans for other categories.

Executive Edition February 23, 2015
Above the Electric booth at SIA this year - Photo by SES

Updated: Kering details Volcom and Electric's 2014 results

Kering released annual results this morning and shared how the brands performed, which regions and categories grew, and…

Executive Edition February 16, 2015
The Vans store on Carnaby street in London - Photo by SES

Vans surpasses $2 billion in 2014

VF executives provided details about the brand’s performance in Q4 and 2014 around the world, and also shared…

Executive Edition February 13, 2015
Eric Carlson

The new Smith strategy and growth plan

An informative talk with Global Design and Marketing Director Eric Carlson about what is driving the major changes…

Executive Edition February 10, 2015
The Volcom store in Munich

SES notebook: Volcom raises its game globally, tough winter in Europe, Urban growing

We noticed a few interesting trends in Munich while we were in town for the ISPO show. One…

Executive Edition February 8, 2015
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series