New brand COVA launched by Quiksilver Waterman veterans
The former leaders of Quiksilver’s Waterman Collection are launching a new brand at Outdoor Retailer and have assembled…
News August 3, 2014
Latest In: Surf
Board Retailers Association names new Chairman
Todd Canipe of Vertical Urge will replace Bruce Cromartie of BC Surf and Sport and Coco Tihanyi of…
News August 1, 2014
VF Action Sports Americas President on Vans US Open of Surfing changes
SES walked the Vans US Open of Surfing site with VF President of Action Sports Americas Kevin Bailey…
News August 1, 2014
Skullcandy CEO on improving sales trends, Apple/Beats acquisition, Walmart update, international results
Skullcandy CEO Hoby Darling provided many updates on Skullcandy's turnaround during an earnings call Thursday afternoon. SES listened…
Executive Edition August 1, 2014
Photos from Vans VIP retailer party at Bobby Abdel's home
Vans hosted a VIP party for retailers at the home of Jack’s co-owner Bobby Abdel Thursday as the…
News July 31, 2014
Kering comments on Volcom, Electric revenue trends and repositioning
Kering executives commented on the first half performance of its Volcom and Electric brands this morning during an…
Executive Edition July 30, 2014
The new Billabong global leadership team on what's next for the brand
SES talked with Shannan North, Susan Branch and Mark Weber about new strategies and areas of focus, including…
Executive Edition July 28, 2014
Snowboard Connection's John Logic on shutting down the business
Important core industry account Snowboard Connection in Seattle shuttered its store this weekend. Co-owner John Logic answers some…
News July 27, 2014
Deckers CEO comments on Sanuk Q1 results, changes since acquisition
Angel Martinez also commented on what brand Sanuk appears to be taking market share from. Plus, company direct-to-consumer…
Executive Edition July 24, 2014
Rip Curl Group CEO on regional results, retail strategies, key product initiatives, future plans
SES visited Rip Curl in Torquay and had a newsy interview with Group CEO Michael Daly and Asia…
Executive Edition July 23, 2014
ActionWatch: Categories that resonated in Q2 at core stores
Cary Allington of ActionWatch reports on how Q2 turned out in core stores, including a breakdown of performance…
Executive Edition July 21, 2014
