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I-SEA has gained ground in the sunglass market and will reveal its first pair of goggles in the fall. Photos courtesy of I-SEA.

I-SEA to Expand into Goggles, Continues Sunglass Growth

Mar 28, 2023

The price-right, stylish sunglass brand has grown its account base more than 200% since SES last checked in with the business less than two years ago. Key accounts weigh in on why the brand works on the retail floor.

Photos courtesy of Bluestar Alliance

Bluestar Alliance Makes an Acquisition

Mar 27, 2023

Hurley owner Bluestar Alliance announced Monday that it has acquired Amsterdam-based Dutch fashion brand Scotch & Soda, which filed for bankruptcy in March.

The Tommy Bahama restaurant and store in Newport Beach. Photo courtesy of Tommy Bahama.

Tommy Bahama Parent Sees Wholesale Retrench

Mar 24, 2023

The brand ended the year with sales up as retailers remain cautious with buys and banking instability looms.

Rip Curl parent KMD Brands is looking to make market share gains in North America for the surf brand.

Rip Curl Looks to Snap Up Share in North America

Mar 22, 2023

KMD executives discussed Rip Curl’s first-half performance on an analyst call this week, including a slowdown in wholesale growth as retailers remain cautious.

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Nike Inc. said it is working on clearing through inventory excess, with progress expected by the end of its fiscal year.

Nike Looks to Clear Excess Inventory as Digital Continues Surge

Nike Inc. said it is working on clearing through inventory excess, with progress expected by the end of its fiscal year.

Mar 22, 2023

The company’s fiscal third quarter growth was driven across channels, with digital sales leading the largest sales gain.

Clockwise from top left: Jim Jenks in the Op days; Jim with his last truck; the famous Op corduroy shorts. Photos courtesy of Junior Jenks and the Surfing Walk of Fame.

Ocean Pacific Apparel Founder Jim Jenks Dies, Helped Birth Modern Surf Industry

Clockwise from top left: Jim Jenks in the Op days; Jim with his last truck; the famous Op corduroy shorts. Photos courtesy of Junior Jenks and the Surfing Walk of Fame.

Mar 21, 2023

Jenks’ designs for Op propelled the brand to heights not previously seen by other surf lines at the time. He also helped bring professional surfing stateside.

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Curl Surf owners Susan and Sammy Duvall inside their Downtown Disney District store in Anaheim. Photo by SES.

Retail Check-In: Curl Surf Walks Line Between Surf Lifestyle, Fashion Boutique

Curl Surf owners Susan and Sammy Duvall inside their Downtown Disney District store in Anaheim. Photo by SES.

Mar 20, 2023

Owners Susan and Sammy Duvall walk SES through the store, which has one of the highest volumes in the industry. They discuss business trends, merchandising mix, and brands that are selling well.

The Crocs Mellow sandal. Photos courtesy of Crocs.

Crocs Coming for Sandal Market

The Crocs Mellow sandal. Photos courtesy of Crocs.

Mar 16, 2023

CEO Andrew Rees shared the company’s big plans for sandals, current sales trends in the footwear category, and why Hey Dude has room to grow.

Courtesy of ENDVR

Overcoming the Labor Shortage: An Employee-Centric Approach

Mar 20, 2023

Sales associates are incredibly important to brands but they are the hardest to reach, train and incentivise.

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Photos courtesy of Ikon Pass

The Good Stuff is Coming

Mar 16, 2023

Spring is the season to lock in the best prices of 23/24 while scoring limited-time promotions.

Inside Surf Sister in Tofino, British Columbia Photo by Jasmine Turner, Surf Sister, Tofino, BC

How Brands Can Navigate Customer Acquisition Between DTC and Wholesale

Mar 6, 2023

Discover how brands can navigate customer acquisition between DTC and wholesale, the platform that enables and empowers them to do | Read more…

An illustration of the planned Wheels and Waves store. Photos courtesy of Wheels and Waves

Wheels and Waves – a New Retail Project from LA Wake and Konstantin Mikhaylov

Mar 2, 2023

We checked-in with company partner Konstantin Mikhaylov to learn more about the expansion plans.

Bursting with eye-catching designs on the inside, BOTE's new location embodies the brand’s personality and intense commitment to next-level style. Courtesy of BOTE

BOTE Expands Retail With New Flagship Store in Fort Lauderdale

Mar 27, 2023

The watersports company continues growth with immersive, community-driven retail experience.

Mojave State of Mind by MALVADOS x MELT will be available this Spring. Courtesy of MALVADOS

MALVADOS Footwear and Melt Kimonos Collaborate on a New Collection

Mar 24, 2023

Mojave State of Mind is a curated festival edit.

The new Picture mountain biking line will be hitting stores in June. Courtesy of Picture

Picture Introduces Mountain Bike Collection

Mar 23, 2023

The new line, hitting stores in June 2023, features technical apparel and accessories for men and women.

The second Met x Pacsun collection includes several tees, a hoodie and jacket, as well as shorts and pants. Courtesy of Pacsun

Pacsun Officially Releases Second Drop of the MET X Pacsun Collection

Mar 23, 2023

The styles previewed at ComplexCon 2022 are available now on Pacsun.com and in retail locations.

Rip Curl parent KMD Brands is looking to make market share gains in North America for the surf brand.

Rip Curl Looks to Snap Up Share in North America

Mar 22, 2023

KMD executives discussed Rip Curl’s first-half performance on an analyst call this week, including a slowdown in wholesale growth as | Read more…

Nike Inc. said it is working on clearing through inventory excess, with progress expected by the end of its fiscal year.

Nike Looks to Clear Excess Inventory as Digital Continues Surge

Mar 22, 2023

The company’s fiscal third quarter growth was driven across channels, with digital sales leading the largest sales gain.

Curl Surf owners Susan and Sammy Duvall inside their Downtown Disney District store in Anaheim. Photo by SES.

Retail Check-In: Curl Surf Walks Line Between Surf Lifestyle, Fashion Boutique

Mar 20, 2023

Owners Susan and Sammy Duvall walk SES through the store, which has one of the highest volumes in the industry. | Read more…

The Crocs Mellow sandal. Photos courtesy of Crocs.

Crocs Coming for Sandal Market

Mar 16, 2023

CEO Andrew Rees shared the company’s big plans for sandals, current sales trends in the footwear category, and why Hey | Read more…

In-Person Sales Meetings Return to Industry

Mar 6, 2023

What’s the future of sales meetings? Executives from Salty Crew, BN3TH, Roark, Dakine, and O’Neill weigh in on in-person and | Read more…

A Nordstrom store in Toronto, Canada. Photo courtesy of Nordstrom.

Nordstrom to Exit Canada, Maintain Cautious Buying Stance

Mar 3, 2023

The company reported Q4 sales declines for both the Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack banners as consumers across income levels tightened | Read more…

Macy’s Herald Square in New York. Photo courtesy of Macy’s.

Macy’s CEO Talks Consumer Caution Across Incomes

Mar 2, 2023

Macy’s Inc.’s portfolio of stores, ranging from full- to off-price, gives the retailer a broad view of consumers and it | Read more…

A Buckle store in Denver - SES file photo

I-SEA to Expand into Goggles, Continues Sunglass Growth

Bluestar Alliance Makes an Acquisition

Tommy Bahama Parent Sees Wholesale Retrench

Rip Curl Looks to Snap Up Share in North America

Nike Looks to Clear Excess Inventory as Digital Continues Surge

Ocean Pacific Apparel Founder Jim Jenks Dies, Helped Birth Modern Surf Industry

Retail Check-In: Curl Surf Walks Line Between Surf Lifestyle, Fashion Boutique

Crocs Coming for Sandal Market

Overcoming the Labor Shortage: An Employee-Centric Approach

The Good Stuff is Coming

How Brands Can Navigate Customer Acquisition Between DTC and Wholesale

Wheels and Waves – a New Retail Project from LA Wake and Konstantin Mikhaylov

BOTE Expands Retail With New Flagship Store in Fort Lauderdale

MALVADOS Footwear and Melt Kimonos Collaborate on a New Collection

Picture Introduces Mountain Bike Collection

Pacsun Officially Releases Second Drop of the MET X Pacsun Collection

Rip Curl Looks to Snap Up Share in North America

Nike Looks to Clear Excess Inventory as Digital Continues Surge

Retail Check-In: Curl Surf Walks Line Between Surf Lifestyle, Fashion Boutique

Crocs Coming for Sandal Market

In-Person Sales Meetings Return to Industry

Nordstrom to Exit Canada, Maintain Cautious Buying Stance

Macy’s CEO Talks Consumer Caution Across Incomes

The Buckle Reports Fall in February Sales

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