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Billabong CEO Neil Fiske - Shop-eat-surf file photo

SES interviews Billabong CEO Neil Fiske

We asked Neil about what is driving future order growth for Billabong and RVCA, if any of the…

Executive Edition August 28, 2014
Tilly's in Huntington Beach - Photo courtesy of Tilly's

Tilly's CEO on Q2 results, brands and products that are working, back-to-school sales trends

We listened to Tilly's Q2 earnings call this afternoon and have all the details including what brands and…

Executive Edition August 27, 2014
Diamond and Stussy were some of the brands being offered on the girl's side of the store - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Back to School at Zumiez: Women's

SES visited key industry teen retailers at the mall to photograph their back to school sets. Today we…

Executive Edition August 26, 2014
Obey is still a big winner at Zumiez - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Back to School at Zumiez: Men's

SES visited key industry teen retailers at the mall to photograph their back to school sets. Today we…

Executive Edition August 26, 2014
SurfStitch co-founders Lex Pedersen and Justin Cameron - Photo courtesy of SurfStitch

SurfStitch co-founder on what's next for Swell, SurfStitch post Billabong

We followed up with SurfStitch co-founder Lex Pedersen to find out more about SurfStitch’s recent acquisition of U.S.…

News August 25, 2014
Neff's Disney Villians collaboration

Back to School at Tilly's: Men's

SES visited key industry teen retailers at the mall to photograph their back to school sets. Today we…

Executive Edition August 24, 2014
A view of the women's section at PacSun at the Brea mall. The story was busy on a weekday when SES was there.

Back to School at PacSun: Women's

SES visited key industry teen retailers at the mall to photograph their back to school sets. Today we…

Executive Edition August 21, 2014
Shoppers at PacSun at the Brea Mall last week - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Back to School at PacSun: Men's

SES visited key industry teen retailers at the mall to photograph their back to school sets. Today we…

Executive Edition August 20, 2014
Blake Mycoskie at Surf Summit in 2010 - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Toms founder sells 50% stake to Bain Capital

Toms has received a major investment from Bain Capital. Founder Blake Mycoskie will remain involved with the company.

News August 20, 2014
Billabong sells off ecomm

Billabong sells off ecomm sites Swell and SurfStitch

SurfStitch founders Justin Cameron and Lex Pedersen lead group that agrees to pay A$35 million for remaining 51%…

News August 20, 2014
Saltwater Wine owner Anthony Wilson

Saltwater Wine owner on changing and innovating to thrive at retail

A leading independent store owner in Australia details the changes he's made to survive at retail, including ditching…

Executive Edition August 19, 2014
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