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ActionWatch: Core shops report weak Q2 sales

ActionWatch has some interesting data about sales trends in sandals, closed-toe shoes, socks and men's apparel. 

Executive Edition July 29, 2015
A Quiksilver store in Munich - SES file photo

Report: Quiksilver seeking financing

According to a story in Bloomberg citing unnamed sources, Quiksilver has hired restructuring adviser Peter J. Solomon Co.…

News July 28, 2015
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How Vans performed in Q2 around the world

Parent company VF Corp. provided details about Vans’ second quarter during an earnings conference call this morning.

Executive Edition July 24, 2015
A Vans store in London - Photo by SES

How Vans performed in Q2 around the world

Parent company VF Corp. provided some details about Vans’ second quarter during an earnings conference call this morning.

Executive Edition July 23, 2015
Stance CEO Jeff Kearl in the Stance offices in San Clemente

Stance CEO Jeff Kearl on Stance's big plans for 2016 and beyond

We talked to Jeff about the new projects, including details about the retail experiment, and why he’s nervous…

Executive Edition July 22, 2015
An image from Arnette's Fall '15 campaign - Photo courtesy of Arnette

Luxottica to move Arnette to Italy

More changes are on the way as part of the Luxottica restructuring.

News July 21, 2015
Mick Fanning made headlines around the world

WSL manages The Biggest Story in the World

The World Surf League has had their hands full the past several days dealing with the onslaught of…

News July 21, 2015
An Oakley store in New York - SES file photo

Updated: Luxottica makes big job cuts at Oakley

Luxottica cut a significant number of jobs at Oakley Thursday as the company moves to integrate Oakley more…

News July 16, 2015
Hobie's Dana Point store - Photo courtesy of Hobie

Hobie Retail partner on exciting industry shifts, brand strategies

We have been hearing good things about Hobie lately. Industry executives are impressed that one of the oldest…

Executive Edition July 15, 2015
The Stance website this morning - Photo courtesy of Stance

Stance signs Rihanna to multi-year deal

Stance, which started as a little industry company in San Clemente, is partnering with one of the biggest…

News July 14, 2015
Laurent Vrignaud owns Moulin Bistro along with his wife

From action sports to restaurant owner: the reinvention of Laurent Vrignaud

How one action sports executive has transformed into a successful restaurant owner, what he learned from Nixon and…

Executive Edition July 13, 2015
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