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Michael Marckx steps down as SPY CEO

Spy CEO Michael Marckx is vacating his position and his seat on the board of directors

News August 17, 2015
Perry Farrell

Photos from the Waterman's Ball

The addition of rock stars and snappy speeches helped liven up this year’s Waterman’s Ball, the annual fundraiser…

News August 17, 2015
Anton Nistl is moving to a new job for Nike - SES file photo

Nike names new business leader for Hurley

Hurley is getting a new VP/GM, and SES has the details.

News August 16, 2015
Ozzie Wright

Sanuk signs Ozzie Wright, key executive departing, more updates

New ambassadors, executive changes, details about Sanuk's performance in the core and more from President Jake Brandman.

News August 6, 2015
Billabong Swim

Billabong Women's Global GM Susan Branch on upcoming brand plans

SES spoke with Susan Branch about how the new global structure is working, her thoughts on the state…

News August 4, 2015
Billabong surfers chat with a fan

The marketing scene on Main Street Huntington Beach

SES spent Friday afternoon on Main Street during the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing to see how industry…

News August 3, 2015
Doug Palladini and Sarah Crockett of Vans with Sammy Duvall of Curl

Photos from Vans U.S. Open retailer dinner

Vans hosted a dinner for key retailers from around the country Thursday to celebrate the Vans U.S. Open…

News July 31, 2015
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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
SES file photo

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
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