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One company accounts for 10% of sales at PacSun in 2013

PacSun's annual report has some interesting details about its business, including information about what industry wholesaler accounted for…

Executive Edition March 30, 2014
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Industry veterans launch Banks to target men’s market

A look at Banks, a new men’s brand created by surf industry veterans Tim Cochran, formerly a product…

News March 26, 2014
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Dragon CEO on alliance with Nike, new ownership, and why 2013 was the best year ever

A revealing interview with Will Howard about Dragon's big year, his take on working with Nike, new Dragon…

Executive Edition March 24, 2014
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Wellen uses fresh strategies to crack surf market and beyond

Founder Matt Jung tells SES about Wellen's collaboration with Japanese retailer Uniqlo, why it doesn't sell on consignment,…

Executive Edition March 23, 2014
Spy CEO Michael Marckx and Chairman Seth Hamot at SIA this year - Photo by Shop-eat-surf

Spy grows sales and improves margins in 2013

Spy reported Q4 and full year results Thursday and we have details about how the sunglass and optical…

News March 20, 2014
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Zumiez's president and head merchant resigns

Zumiez announced today that a senior executive is departing the company.

News March 20, 2014
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Tilly's "not satisfied" with performance, plans several big strategy changes

Tilly’s detailed several significant strategy changes during an earnings call in response to the challenging and volatile retail…

Executive Edition March 19, 2014
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PacSun details what worked in a difficult retail landscape

PacSun is outperforming some teen retailers when it comes to same store sales. We listened to the Q4…

Executive Edition March 18, 2014
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Photos of brand changes on Ron Jon floor

There are several interesting changes on the floor of the Ron Jon flagship in Cocoa Beach, including changes…

Executive Edition March 17, 2014
Zumiez in Waikiki - Shop-eat-surf file photo

Zumiez CEO on Blue Tomato results and openings, footwear woes, the unsettled retail landscape, new store plans

Zumiez executives discussed Q4 results, store opening plans, footwear and snow woes, and much more on the company's…

Executive Edition March 13, 2014
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Photos from Ron Jon Beach 'N Boards Fest party

Lots of industry folks turned out for the party to help kick off the multi-day event in Cocoa…

News March 13, 2014
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