New RVCA Leaders on Brand Plans
SESO visited the new RVCA offices in Irvine, Calif., to talk to RVCA President Mark Tinkess and Ethos…
Executive Edition August 20, 2025
Latest In: Surf
TrackFly and ActionWatch Announce New Partnership
The surf and skate industry’s main data firm is joining forces with a data company that provides a…
News August 18, 2025
The Retail Winners During a Back-to-School Shopping Trip
We visited a busy shopping center to observe retailers that were resonating with kids and teens, and those…
Executive Edition August 13, 2025
Pura Vida CEO Ryan Heuser Shares Go-Forward Strategy Under New Owner
The co-founder of Paul Frank has joined Pura Vida Bracelets and has plans to improve the brand's marketing,…
News August 12, 2025
The Leisure Collective Moves U.S. Distribution to Manhattan Beachwear
The CEO of The Leisure Collective, home to Creatures of Leisure, OTIS Eyewear, and other brands, explains the…
News August 8, 2025
Duvin Taps Surf Industry Vet Snowy Lonsway to Lead Sales
Fast growing Duvin, with its colorful, cheeky, and retro take on beachwear, just completed a capital raise that…
News August 6, 2025
Brooke Farris Named WSL Chief Marketing Officer and President of North America
The former Rip Curl CEO returns to the WSL and will move to the United States to oversee…
News August 6, 2025
Db CMO Jonathan Weaver on How Latest Investment Will “Supercharge” the Brand
After LVMH took a minority stake last year, the Scandinavian bag brand secured additional investment from Norwegian soccer…
News August 4, 2025
The North Face, Timberland Drive Results at VF Corp, Vans’ Struggles Continue
CEO Bracken Darrell shared what’s fueling VF's turnaround efforts, detailed how TNF plans to double its apparel revenue,…
Executive Edition July 30, 2025
Outerknown and Firewire CEO Dylan Slater on New Headquarters, Wholesale Growth, and Current Consumer Sentiment
In an interview with SESO, Slater discusses the strategic decision to consolidate Outerknown, Firewire, and Slater Designs operations…
Executive Edition July 29, 2025
HOKA and UGG Outperform Q1 Expectations
Overall wholesale channel sales increased 27% to $652 million, while direct-to-consumer sales remained relatively flat with a modest…
News July 28, 2025
