Clockwise from top left: Boardriders CEO Dave Tanner; Michael and Shaun Tomson; empty shelves at Eastern Skateboard Supply this summer due to skyrocketing demand for skateboards; the Hurley family and John John Florence launch a new brand. Top Viewed Stories of 2020 Dec 23, 2020 The pandemic and its impacts dominated the headlines this year. COVID-19 Resources Board Retailers AssociationOutdoor Industry AssociationSnow Industry Association Clothing Sales Still Depressed During Pandemic Oct 13, 2020 The Wall Street Journal produced a very interesting story recently about shifting U.S. retail trends during the pandemic. Steamboat was one of several resorts that shared plans for the upcoming season on a SIA webinar - Photo courtesy of Steamboat Resort. Snow Resorts Get Creative for Coming Season Oct 2, 2020 Leaders from several different mountain resorts share how they will handle lift ticket and pass sales, and retail and rental | Read more… [the_ad_placement id="podcast-four-footer-ad-bar"] Photo courtesy of Carver Carver Skateboards Scrambles to Keep Up with Surf Shop Demand Sep 29, 2020 Details about just how busy Carver has become during the pandemic, plus why the brand’s international business continues to account | Read more… Linsey and Karly Cottrell, who own Island Water Sports along with their brother, Cheyne. Photo by Hannah Mayo @hannah.mayo. Island Water Sports Knows How to Hustle Sep 28, 2020 We talk with the Cottrell siblings about their recent acquisition of Boca Surf & Sail, how a social media post | Read more… File photo courtesy of SIA Vail Resorts Outlines How It Sees Business Unfolding in Coming Season Sep 24, 2020 The company reported some good news when it comes to season pass sales, but also outlined negative impacts expected to | Read more… Rastaclat Owners Daniel Kasidi and Eileen Chen - file photo courtesy of Rastaclat Rastaclat Launches Seek the Positive Foundation Sep 23, 2020 Owners Eileen Chen and Daniel Kasidi explain why the foundation will focus on equality and personal development. Nike’s Business Continues to Recover as Some Regions Return to Growth Sep 22, 2020 Plus, how Nike’s shift away from wholesale is playing out in North America. Photo courtesy of SIA Snow Brands that Won at Specialty Last Season Sep 21, 2020 Plus, favorable trends that could work in the industry’s favor and the hot goggle accessory that is selling like CRAZY, | Read more… Paul Naude operates the Vissla, Amuse Society and Sisstrevolution brands. Paul Naude on Industry Opportunities and Challenges from the Pandemic Sep 18, 2020 Paul spoke about how he thinks the rest of the year will play out and why his brands are “going | Read more… SES Podcast: Ron Jon Leaders On Business During the Pandemic Sep 16, 2020 Ron Jon President Debbie Harvey and General Merchandise Manager Gary Rubin also discuss how they are feeling about the rest | Read more… Havaianas Global CMO Fernanda Romano How Havaianas is Managing Through the Pandemic Sep 14, 2020 We also ask Global CMO Fernanda Romano why the company has doubled down on the surf market. A Zumiez window for the back-to-school shopping season - Photo by SES Zumiez Overdelivers in Q2 Despite Store Closures Sep 10, 2020 However, the company has not escaped the back-to-school blues. File photo courtesy of Tilly's Tilly’s Off to “Highly Negative” Start to Q3 Sep 3, 2020 The upended back-to-school season continues to severely impact retailers who typically generate a lot of sales during the season. File photo courtesy of Journeys Journeys Hit Hard by Back-to-School Changes Sep 3, 2020 Details about the industry customer’s wild sales swings in Q2 provided by parent company Genesco during an earnings conference call | Read more… A Pura Vida and Vera Bradley mask collaboration was a hot seller during the quarter - Photo courtesy of Pura Vida. Pura Vida Grows Despite Manufacturing Disruption and Pandemic Sep 3, 2020 Parent company Vera Bradley released revenue and operating income detail about Pura Vida on an earnings conference call. File photo courtesy of Macy's Macy’s Shares Very Interesting Info on Business Trends Sep 2, 2020 Some of the most intriguing information had to do with store sales trends, digital and credit card penetration, category shifts, | Read more… Photo courtesy of Go Hawaii Oahu Issues New Lockdown Order Aug 27, 2020 We ask HIC Owner Leigh Tonai for his reaction to the new restrictions. Empty bike racks in Dick's; Nordstrom NYC. Two Industry Customers, Two Very Different Results Aug 26, 2020 The Q2 results for Dick’s Sporting Goods and Nordstrom reflect the new normal during the pandemic. Photo courtesy of Free People Free People Shines Despite COVID Challenges Aug 25, 2020 Plus, why the stock price of parent company Urban Outfitters Inc. jumped 12% in after hours trading. Photo courtesy of Wavestorm Surge in Demand for Wavestorm Boards Creates Shortages Aug 24, 2020 We talk with Wavestorm executives about just how crazy demand has been the past few months, and how some large | Read more… Inside a Buckle store - SES file photo The Buckle Reports Blockbuster Quarter Aug 21, 2020 Buckle shoppers came out of lockdowns in a buying mood. SES file photo Hawaii Pushes Back Return Date for Tourists Again Aug 21, 2020 The government is also allowing counties to pursue creating “resort travel bubbles” that would allow quarantining visitors to roam in | Read more… SES file photo Target’s Mind-Blowing Digital Results Aug 20, 2020 Plus, the hopeful signs the company has seen in apparel, and how it plans to handle the back-to-school and holiday | Read more… Photo courtesy of TJX TJX Gives Gloomy Q3 Sales Outlook Aug 19, 2020 Things have changed dramatically since TJX first reopened its stores. Plus, the company details the “tremendous” availability of off-price goods | Read more… Val Surf has four stores in the Los Angeles region that sell surf, skate and snow goods. Photo courtesy of Val Surf. Retail Check In: Val Surf Aug 17, 2020 We talk with Mark Richards about how Val Surf is faring, what they are seeing in stores and online, if | Read more… REI to Sell Corporate Headquarters, Lean into Remote Work Aug 12, 2020 Rather than a single location, REI’s “headquarters” would span multiple locations across the region, offering flexibility for more employees to live and | Read more… SES file photo Foot Locker’s Q2 Comps Rise 18% Aug 10, 2020 The company believes pent demand and fiscal stimulus drove better than expected sales. SES file photo Hawaii Reimposes Restrictions as Cases Rise Aug 7, 2020 The recent increase in cases means the likelihood of Hawaii opening up to tourists who test negative for the virus | Read more… The new Yeti Roadie 24 cooler - Photo courtesy of Yeti Yeti Posts Strong Quarter in Midst of Pandemic Aug 6, 2020 Yeti turned in a blockbuster quarter given the circumstances with increases in both the top and bottom lines. File photo courtesy of Dickies Dickies a Relative Bright Spot for VF During Pandemic Aug 5, 2020 Why Dickies fared better than other large brands in the VF portfolio in the most recent quarter. Proof Lab operates several businesses in Marin and subleases space to others. Clockwise from top left: A coffee shop, Proof Lab Skate Shop; Proof Lab Surf Shop; Proof Lab Beer Garden. Photos courtesy of Proof Lab. How Proof Lab Has Navigated the Pandemic Aug 3, 2020 Proof Lab, based in Northern California, has become one of the pinnacle accounts in the industry. We talk to Co-Owner | Read more… SES file photo Vans Hardest Hit of VF’s Big Four Brands in Q1 Jul 31, 2020 In a big change, Vans recorded the steepest revenue decline of VF’s four biggest brands in the quarter. For years | Read more… Photo courtesy of Columbia Columbia CEO: Shortages of Winter Product Could Be Coming Jul 30, 2020 Why Tim Boyle believes demand could outpace supply and how Columbia plans to fill the void. Big 5 July Same Store Sales Jump 32% Jul 29, 2020 The momentum the sporting goods retailer saw over the back half of the second quarter has accelerated in the third | Read more… Roy Turner, SVP of Emerald and Surf Expo Show Director - Photo courtesy of Surf Expo Surf Expo Moves to Virtual Show for September Jul 28, 2020 Surf Expo is cancelling the upcoming in-person show in Orlando due to the spike in cases in Florida. Roy Turner, | Read more… Boardriders Global Headquarters in Huntington Beach - SES file photo Boardriders CEO on U.S. Shipping Problems Jul 27, 2020 CEO Dave Tanner and Americas President Nate Smith explain the myriad pandemic-related issues that are leading to some empty shelves | Read more… Nordstrom at the Irvine Spectrum Center Thursday - Photos by SES. Updated: The Inventory Crunch at Nordstrom Jul 24, 2020 The company aggressively cut orders and discounted merchandise to clear inventory when the pandemic hit. Now stores have bare shelves | Read more… Matt Powell, NPD Vice President, Senior Industry Advisor, Sports - Photo courtesy of NPD NPD Expert: Specialty Sports Retailers Need to Welcome Newbies Jul 23, 2020 We talk to Matt Powell about how specialty retailers are missing a big opportunity with new outdoor entrants, why he | Read more… Nike Announces Major Reorganization, Job Cuts Jul 22, 2020 New Nike leadership is streamlining the company, including at the corporate leadership level, as the company shifts its focus to | Read more… Mike Adams, VP of Wintersports Equipment for Amer Sports Americas, oversees the Salomon and Atomic brands in the region. Photo courtesy of Amer Sports. How Amer Sports is Approaching the Coming Snow Season Jul 21, 2020 A talk with Mike Adams, VP of Wintersports Equipment for Amer Sports Americas, about why he thinks there are interesting | Read more… A Salt Life store in Orlando - Photo courtesy of Salt Life Salt Life President on Current Business Trends Jul 20, 2020 Jeff Stillwell tells us what Salt Life is seeing online and in stores during the pandemic. Vans President Doug Palladini - SES file photo Vans President on Leadership Lessons Learned During the Pandemic and Protests Jul 18, 2020 We spoke with Vans President Doug Palladini about what the past five months have been like, how he thinks the | Read more… File photo courtesy of Tilly's Tilly’s Updates Market on Store Closures Jul 15, 2020 Tilly’s updated the market Wednesday afternoon about recent sales trends in reopened stores and new closures in California. NRF Calls on Retailers to Set Nationwide Mask Policy Jul 15, 2020 NRF: “Masks can protect the health and well-being of customers, associates and partners during the coronavirus pandemic.” Tourists won't be returning any time soon to Hawaii after the governor extended the 14-day quarantine order. SES file photo. New and Extended Restrictions Create Worrisome Signs for Industry Retailers and Brands Jul 14, 2020 After a stronger than expected rebound, concerning trends are developing for industry brands and retailers as some states tighten COVID-19 | Read more… There is lots of parking available these days on the usually jammed Front Street in Lahaina on Maui. Photo courtesy of Kim Ball of Hi-Tech. Challenging Times in Hawaii for Those that Cater to Tourists Jul 10, 2020 We check in with several industry retailers and brands to see how they are faring with no tourists on the | Read more… A Buckle store in Denver - SES file photo The Buckle Joins the Specialty Surge Jul 9, 2020 Something very interesting appears to be afoot with how some specialty retailers are performing post reopening compared to other channels. File photo courtesy of Levi's Levi’s to Cut 15% of Workforce Jul 8, 2020 What kinds of jobs are being cut, plus details about current sales trends at reopened stores and online. File photo courtesy of Macy's Macy’s Grim Brick and Mortar Sales Trends Jul 1, 2020 The company also disclosed the shocking percentage of employees it laid off last week, and the types of positions targeted. Picked over shelves at Active after its lender moved to liquidate inventory - SES file photo Top Viewed Stories So Far This Year Jul 1, 2020 With a global pandemic, large scale protests for racial equality and continued disruption in the action sports industry, it has | Read more… Updated: Nike Moving Even Further Away From Wholesale Jun 26, 2020 The company also told employees that job cuts are coming as a new CEO tries to simplify Nike’s business. A Glik's store in South Haven, Michigan. Glik's, an industry customer, has 65 stores in the Midwest. Photo courtesy of Glik's. The Glik’s Shocker in Apparel and Footwear Jun 25, 2020 CEO Jeff Glik on what is happening in the company’s 65 Midwest stores right now: “I’ve never seen anything like | Read more… File photo courtesy of Macy's Macy’s to Cut 3,900 Corporate and Management Jobs Jun 25, 2020 The downsizing is expected to save $630 million per year. Photo courtesy of Mammoth Mountain Alterra Announces Summer Resort Openings Across North America Jun 23, 2020 Large industry customer Alterra Mountain Company announced summer resort reopening plans today. Photo courtesy of Apple Apple Shutters Stores in Four States with Rising Coronavirus Cases Jun 19, 2020 Apple was one of the first large retailers in mid-March to close its stores nationwide because of the pandemic. Photo courtesy of Forbes U.S. Retail Sales Rebound More Than Expected in May Jun 16, 2020 Economists, however, remain cautious about the outlook for consumer spending. A Lululemon store in Waikiki - SES file photo What Lululemon is Seeing in Reopened Stores and Online Jun 15, 2020 Plus, why the company believes its 41% surge in inventory was worth it to make a principled stand. Photo courtesy of Vans Vans US Open of Surfing Cancelled Jun 15, 2020 The annual summer event in Huntington Beach, Calif. will return in 2021. Photo courtesy of Salt Life Salt Life Sales Soar in May Jun 12, 2020 Total direct-to-consumer sales grew nearly 90% from the prior year May, driven by e-commerce sales that have more than doubled | Read more… File photo courtesy of Dick's Dick’s Feels Bullish Enough to Restore Dividend, Salaries Jun 12, 2020 Industry customer Dick’s announces some big moves based on reopening results. Inside a Journeys store - SES file photo Journeys Shares Great Insights Into Current Shopping Behaviors Jun 10, 2020 Journeys released lots of interesting details, including positive news for industry brands, about what they are seeing in the 900 | Read more… File photo courtesy of Macy's Macy’s Raises $4.5 Billion in Financing Jun 8, 2020 One of the industry’s biggest customers says it now has money to pay outstanding bills and purchase inventory, among other | Read more… File photo courtesy of Vail Resorts Inc. Vail Resorts Discusses Coming Summer and Winter Seasons Jun 5, 2020 Vail Resorts operates 37 mountain resorts and regional ski areas and is one of the largest customers for the snow | Read more… Inside a Zumiez store - SES file photo Zumiez Roars Back Jun 5, 2020 Zumiez provided lots of details on an earnings call Thursday afternoon about sales trends at reopened stores, including what kinds | Read more… File photo courtesy of Tilly's Tilly’s Reports Mixed Results in Reopened Stores Jun 3, 2020 Plus, how the company is handling inventory, landlords and store expansion plans. File photo courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods Why Report from Dick’s Sporting Goods Provides Hope Jun 3, 2020 Executives at Dick’s Sporting Goods struck several optimistic notes on an earnings call that gives one hope about a possible | Read more… Joe Kudla at OR + Snow Show in January - SES file photo Is Vuori Pandemic Proof? Jun 2, 2020 We talk to CEO Joe Kudla about the wild ride Vuori is on and get details about the growth they | Read more… O'Neill signage and decals at Hobie, Sun Diego, and South Coast surf shops - Photos courtesy of O'Neill Companies Rally to Help Independent Shops Jun 2, 2020 O’Neill and Surfline launch special programs to help local surf shops survive. Photo courtesy of SwimShow Miami SwimShow Director on July Cancellation, What’s Next May 28, 2020 A talk with Judy Stein, Executive Director of the Swimwear Association of Florida, to see why the association had to | Read more… Inside a Buckle store - SES file photo Why The Buckle’s Not Planning Big Promotions May 22, 2020 Plus other news from the company’s Q1 earnings call, including how reopened stores are performing. TJX Outlines Buying Strategies in Post COVID-19 World May 21, 2020 Plus, the shocking sales results at company stores that have reopened. File photo courtesy of Macy's Macy’s Details How Reopened Stores Are Performing May 21, 2020 The company also talked about how long depressed sales could last, what categories are selling, and more. Before the crisis hit: 686's Brent Sandor, Mike West and Jono Zacharias at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show in January. How Mike West and 686 Outerwear are Adjusting to the Crisis May 20, 2020 We asked the owner of 686 how the company is handling staffing issues, what they are seeing from retailer orders, | Read more… The new rules for the limited opening at Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon - Photo courtesy of Mt. Bachelor Mt. Bachelor Reopens for Limited Operations May 20, 2020 We followed up with Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon, which may be giving us a small glimpse of what the | Read more… Urban Outfitters in Waikiki - SES file photo Urban Outfitters Paints Grim Picture of 2020 Store Sales May 19, 2020 Urban Outfitters Inc. executives painted a sobering picture of the outlook for physical retail stores until a COVID-19 vaccine or | Read more… SES file photo Kohl’s to Carry TOMS Shoes in 2020 May 19, 2020 TOMS will be sold at Kohl’s starting this year, according to Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass. She also discussed how much | Read more… Hi-Tech employees Keoni Perkins and Ayako Iguchi practice six-foot surfboard social distancing in front of the cash wrap shower curtain sneeze screen - Photo courtesy of Hi-Tech. Hi-Tech Owner on Business Trends Since Hawaii Opened Up May 19, 2020 Retailers in Hawaii have begun to open up, so we checked in with Kim Ball, who owns the important core | Read more… SES file photo of Shaheen Sadeghi, plus photos of his projects. The Big Picture with Shaheen Sadeghi May 18, 2020 Shaheen and his family own outdoor retailer Seed People’s Market, innovative shopping centers The Lab and The Camp, and the | Read more… A design that is part of Vans' Foot the Bill program - Photo courtesy of Vans How the Coronavirus Has Impacted Vans May 15, 2020 Plus, what VF Corp. is predicting for the promotional environment, inventory, retail disruption and returning to growth. Photos courtesy of Billabong Billabong Launches Boardshort Program to Help Core Retailers May 14, 2020 “None of us would be here today if it weren’t for the iconic surf shops that helped shape our industry,” | Read more… Photos from the Revolve website Revolve Results Show E-Commerce Players Not Immune May 14, 2020 In a sign of how hard the pandemic is hitting a wide range of businesses, online retailer and industry customer | Read more… Graphic courtesy of ActionWatch Core Retailers More Optimistic About Surviving Crisis May 13, 2020 Highlights from a new ActionWatch survey of core retailers showed several positive signs. File photo courtesy of Glik's Glik’s Pleasantly Surprised by Reopening Results May 13, 2020 What industry customer Glik’s is seeing so far in stores that have opened. Burton CEO John Lacy - Photo courtesy of Burton Burton CEO on Adjusting to the Coronavirus Crisis May 12, 2020 John Lacy discusses how Burton is adjusting future orders, how he thinks the next snow season will unfold, and why | Read more… Tilly's at the Irvine Spectrum Center - File photo courtesy of Tilly's Tilly’s Updates Market on Coronavirus Impacts May 8, 2020 Important industry customer Tilly’s released opening plans for some stores and details about how the coronavirus crisis impacted Q1 sales. Ron Jon Surf Shop in Cocoa Beach - SES file photo Ron Jon President on Store Openings May 8, 2020 Ron Jon, one of the industry’s biggest specialty accounts, reopened its flagship Cocoa Beach store on Wednesday. Debbie Harvey tells | Read more… Nordstrom Confirms Store Closure List May 8, 2020 Nordstrom has confirmed the locations of 16 full-price stores it is closing, a move the company announced on Tuesday. A Buckle store in Denver - SES file photo The Buckle Reports Steep Drop in April Sales May 7, 2020 Industry customer The Buckle Thursday reported a steep drop in sales in April due to the coronavirus crisis. Even Formerly Fast-Growing Yeti is Cutting Jobs May 7, 2020 Yeti provided lots of details about how the coronavirus crisis has impacted the company’s business in an earnings conference call | Read more… File photo courtesy of Nordstrom Nordstrom Announces Store Closures, a Restructuring, and Safety Protocols May 6, 2020 Important industry customer Nordstrom provided a newsy update on its business Tuesday afternoon that included store closure plans and a | Read more… Oakley's new marquee NFL athlete Patrick Mahomes - File photo courtesy of Oakley. Oakley Gets Call Out in EssilorLuxottica Results May 6, 2020 EsssilorLuxottica also provided details about interesting sales trends they are seeing in China as that country opens up after COVID-19 | Read more… File photo courtesy of Dakine Dakine to Close Hood River Offices May 4, 2020 Dakine licensee JR286 will be closing the brand’s iconic Hood River headquarters and moving it to Southern California because of | Read more… Huntington Surf & Sport and Jack's Surfboards were open for business last weekend despite state-mandated closures. Some other frustrated businesses in the state also opened. Photos by SES. State of California to Loosen Restrictions May 4, 2020 Going forward, local officials will be able to adjust operating rules based on local conditions on the ground. File photo courtesy of Madewell J. Crew Group Files for Bankruptcy Protection May 4, 2020 The parent company of Madewell was forced into bankruptcy Monday due to the coronavirus shock and high debt levels. It goes without saying that Paul Naude is ready to get back to surfing Paul Naude on Inventory, Supply Chain, and a New Chapter in Modern Surf Culture May 4, 2020 We also asked Stokehouse Unlimited CEO Paul Naude if he sees any reason for optimism in the next 12 months. Novelty T-shirts about social distancing have been selling well; the store created private label masks to give away to healthcare workers. Photos courtesy of Wanderlust. What Wanderlust Has Learned in the Instagram Stories Hustle May 1, 2020 We check back in with Wanderlust Land & Sea, which has been aggressive selling on Instagram during the crisis, to | Read more… File photo courtesy of Dillard's Dillard’s Plans to Reopen Stores Apr 30, 2020 Dillard’s will re-open 55 locations beginning Tuesday, May 5 in Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, and several other states. SES file photo Columbia Sportswear Prepares for Prolonged Downturn Apr 30, 2020 The company details sales declines around the globe and how it is preparing for the new world. Plus, the silver | Read more… File photo courtesy of Macy's Macy’s Outlines Store Opening Plans, Plus Spring Apparel Strategy Apr 30, 2020 Large industry customer Macy’s detailed how much volume it expects reopened stores to do, how it plans to move through | Read more… SES file photo Hydro Flask’s Full Year Results Plus Current Sales Trends Apr 29, 2020 Parent company Helen of Troy detailed how much Hydro Flask’s sales grew last year, plus what they are seeing on | Read more… Brand Leaders Weigh in on Glut of Inventory in Market Apr 28, 2020 What happens to all of the merchandise sitting in closed stores around the world and in manufacturers’ warehouses is one | Read more… Aqua East in St. Augustine, Florida - SES file photo What’s Selling at Aqua East Apr 27, 2020 We spoke with head buyer Susan Wallace to find out how Aqua East is managing, what is selling now that | Read more… File photo courtesy of Adidas Adidas Details Coronavirus Impacts in Q1, Shares Grim Outlook for Q2 Apr 27, 2020 Adidas reported weak results for Q1 and said Q2 is expected to be worse on the top and bottom line. Clockwise from top left: Bryan Dickerson, Publisher, WavePoolMag; a Gecko T-shirt; Santiago Patron Costas of GTM Agency, Argentina; Beercan Boards; Underground Skate and Surf in New Zealand launched a campaign to support local businesses. SES Readers Share Impact of Coronavirus on Their Businesses Apr 24, 2020 We have heard from readers in different parts of the world about how the coronavirus crisis is affecting their businesses | Read more… New PPP Funds Expected to Go Fast Apr 24, 2020 The government has now declared that public companies that took PPP loans must give the money back by May 7 | Read more… Nixon Co-Founder Chad DiNenna - File photo courtesy of Nixon A Happy Industry Story Courtesy of Nixon, Humans of New York, and Instagram Apr 23, 2020 In the midst of so much doom and gloom, one industry brand had a very bright moment this week courtesy | Read more… Charts courtesy of ActionWatch ActionWatch Surveys Core Retailers on Ability to Survive Crisis Apr 22, 2020 ActionWatch recently conducted a very interesting survey of core retailers to ask them how they are faring during the coronavirus | Read more… WRV employees demonstrate the new check out process which includes a clear shower curtain that protects customers and employees alike - Photo courtesy of WRV WRV Previews What Store Re-Openings May Look Like Apr 21, 2020 Virginia is one of the few states where industry stores are still open, although with strict social distancing rules in | Read more… Pelion Managing Director Jeff Kearl - Photo courtesy of Pelion Jeff Kearl on How Pandemic May Change Industry Going Forward Apr 20, 2020 “I’m hopeful that we will put a fork in the four-season wholesale model once and for all and kill it,” | Read more… Tristan Queen and Chad Foreman of Arcade, which is growing fast in belts - SES file photo How Fast-Growing Arcade is Navigating the Crisis Apr 17, 2020 A talk with President Tristan Queen about inventory, having a rainy day fund, how many seasons the industry really needs, | Read more… File photo courtesy of GoPro GoPro Cuts 20% of Staff, Shifts from Wholesale to DTC Apr 16, 2020 GoPro overhauls its distribution strategy as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Report: PPP Expected to Run Out of Funds Today Apr 15, 2020 Meanwhile, Republicans and Democrats are still negotiating on adding another $250 billion to the program. Creative by Tom Jones of Jones Brand Works FUEL TV to Offer Brands Free Commercial Slots Apr 15, 2020 FUEL TV is amplifying and expanding the #UnitedActionSports campaign to support the action sports industry Retail Sales Plunge in March, Clothing Stores Take Biggest Hit Apr 15, 2020 Retail sales saw their biggest drop on record in March, and April is expected to be worse. Industry brands at Dick's Sporting Goods - SES file photo Dick’s Outlines Impact of Coronavirus, Including on E-Commerce Apr 14, 2020 Large industry customer Dick’s Sporting Goods detailed what it is seeing from the Coronavirus crisis in a filing with the | Read more… Photo courtesy of Publicis Groupe Coronavirus Spurs Dire Outlook for Advertising and Media Companies, Plus Landlords Push back Apr 14, 2020 Two Wall Street Journal articles today offer insights into what is happening with marketing spending and landlord pushback during the | Read more… Photo courtesy of Gap How One Big Retailer is Handling the Inventory Dilemma Apr 13, 2020 Everyone inside and outside the industry is facing the same problem: what to do with spring, summer, fall and holiday | Read more… Master Plan Communications Owner Ashton Maxfield, right, with ThirtyTwo Brand Director Brian Cook at OR in January. ThirtyTwo is an MPC client. File photo courtesy of SES. How One Company Landed PPP Funds Apr 10, 2020 How industry PR firm Master Plan Communications successfully navigated the process and actually got money from the Paycheck Protection Program. Giving etnies shoes at last year's Los Angeles Mission Easter Event - Photo courtesy of etnies Etnies Continues Shoe Donations for Homeless Despite Crisis Apr 10, 2020 The Los Angeles Mission Easter Event is cancelled this year, but etnies is still donating shoes and is getting customers | Read more… The Hansen's crew after winning West Coast Retailer of the Year at the SIMA Awards in March - Photo courtesy of SIMA How Hansen’s is Coping with the Crisis Apr 9, 2020 As the coronavirus crisis continues to unfold, we are reaching out to retailers and brands to see how they are | Read more… File photos courtesy of Revolve Pure Play E-Commerce Apparel Companies Not Immune Apr 9, 2020 Two large industry customers – an e-commerce company and a brick-and-mortar retailer – disclosed Thursday how the crisis is impacting | Read more… Chip Bergh, CEO of Levi Strauss & Co. - Photo courtesy of Levi Strauss & Co. Levi’s CEO on Challenges and Opportunities of Coronavirus Apr 8, 2020 Chip Bergh discussed the company’s strategy for navigating the coronavirus, including both the challenges the company sees and also the | Read more… Marisa Nicholson, Outdoor Retailer SVP and Show Director - Photos courtesy of Outdoor Retailer Outdoor Retailer Show Director on Cancellation, What’s Next Apr 3, 2020 We asked Marisa Nicholson, Outdoor Retailer Senior Vice President and Show Director, about the decision to cancel the show and | Read more… Boardriders global headquarters in Huntington Beach - SES file photo Boardriders CEO on Preparing for the Post Coronavirus World Apr 2, 2020 Dave Tanner on creating a more streamlined organization plus what the company is doing to manage the short-term challenges. A Zumiez store - SES file photo Zumiez to Protect Full Time Employees Apr 2, 2020 Zumiez is taking a somewhat different approach to cutting costs than many other retailers, at least when it comes to | Read more… File photo courtesy of Rip Curl Rip Curl Shines for New Owner Kathmandu Apr 2, 2020 How Rip Curl performed on the top and bottom lines over the holiday season, plus how Kathmandu wants to tap | Read more… The U.S. Treasury Department - Photo courtesy of U.S. Treasury Application and Guidelines Released for Coronavirus Small Business Loans Apr 2, 2020 The U.S. Treasury Department has released detailed guidelines about how the loans will work and how to apply. The Urban Outfitters website today Urban Outfitters CFO: Promotions are Working Apr 1, 2020 Frank Conforti provided lots of detailed information about how the company is navigating the coronavirus, including information about what is | Read more… #StayHomeForThis encourages people to share images of their favorite things they like to do that they want to protect by staying home during the crisis. Seth Huot is Volcom's Global Snow Marketing and Team Manager. Photo courtesy of Volcom. Volcom CMO on #StayHomeForThis Campaign Mar 30, 2020 Volcom Chief Marketing Officer Ryan Immegart shared with us how the campaign came about and how the Volcom team is | Read more… A Rip Curl store in Hawaii - SES file photo Rip Curl’s New Owner Outlines Cuts and Other Coronavirus Actions Mar 27, 2020 Like so many companies around the world, Kathmandu and Rip Curl are grappling with the nearly complete and sudden drying | Read more… File photo courtesy of Tilly's Tilly’s, Journeys, Schuh Furlough Employees Mar 27, 2020 More large industry customers announced major furloughs of employees and other cost cutting moves today. A Lululemon store in Waikiki - SES file photo Lululemon’s Coronavirus Lessons and Inventory Approach Mar 27, 2020 Executives discussed what they learned in China and how North America and Europe may be different, plus the company’s strategies | Read more… Skateboarder Sky Brown at the Zumiez 100k party this year - File photo courtesy of Zumiez Skateboard Sales Jump During Crisis Mar 27, 2020 There appears to be one bright spot in this whole mess: skateboard sales are seeing a big bump. The Tommy Bahama website today - Photo courtesy of Tommy Bahama Tommy Bahama Retools Marketing Message, Shifts Spring Shipments to December Mar 27, 2020 Plus how it is handling retail employees starting next week, and what wholesale accounts are asking for in the current | Read more… Details of Small Business Relief Package Emerge Mar 26, 2020 Government officials are saying money can get into the hands of businesses fairly quickly and portions of loans may be | Read more… O'Neill Men's for Fall 2019 - File photo courtesy of O'Neill La Jolla Group CEO on the Difficult Furlough Decision Mar 26, 2020 Daniel Neukomm talks with us about the temporary furlough and what it means for the company and employees. The Tati West Eco-Collection is Body Glove’s first recycled swimwear line - Photo courtesy of Body Glove Brands Get Creative with Launches in Social Distancing Era Mar 26, 2020 Body Glove will host a virtual media event today with Body Glove surfer Tatiana Weston-Webb from her home in Kauai | Read more… File photo courtesy of Nordstrom Nordstrom to Furlough Corporate Employees Mar 25, 2020 “This is the most difficult decision we have made in our company’s long history,” CEO Erik Nordstrom said in a | Read more… The Irvine Spectrum Center, one of many properties owned by the Irvine Company - Rendering courtesy of Irvine Company Some Landlords Offering Rent Relief to Retailers Mar 25, 2020 We also checked in with a retail expert for tips on how retailers should be approaching landlords about rent relief. A Nike store in Shanghai - Photo courtesy of Nike Nike Outlines Coronavirus Playbook Mar 24, 2020 What Nike learned during the crisis in China and how they are applying that to other regions of the world. Hanauma Bay on Oahu - SES file photo VF Draws Down Loan, Hawaii Urges Visitors to Stay Home, Other Coronavirus Updates Mar 23, 2020 Plus, why some brands have had to cut off e-commerce sales as well. Images courtesy of Volcom Volcom Furloughs Majority of Staff Mar 21, 2020 We are sad to report that the economic shock caused by the coronavirus caused Volcom to furlough 75% of its | Read more… Photo courtesy of CDC Brand Leaders Paint Grim Picture of Current Challenges Mar 20, 2020 We talked to several industry CEOs this week to get an honest assessment of just how bad things are and | Read more… California Governor Gavin Newsom - Photo courtesy of AP California Orders Residents to Stay Home Mar 20, 2020 Tonight we are hearing of a few California-based companies in our space shutting down everything, including distribution centers. Clockwise from left: Corkcicle, Jetty and ambsn are some of the brands that have launched programs to help independent retailers. Brands Create Programs to Help Independent Retailers Mar 19, 2020 Several industry brands are coming up with innovative programs to help specialty retailers during this unprecedented time. SES file photo Zumiez to Close All Stores in North America Mar 19, 2020 The stores will close tomorrow through at least April 3. The company’s Blue Tomato chain in Europe is also closed. Luke Mesanko, owner of Wanderlust Land & Sea in New Jersey - Photo courtesy of Wanderlust Wanderlust Embraces Instagram Stories to Drive Sales During Crisis Mar 19, 2020 We are inspired by how Wanderlust Land & Sea in New Jersey is using social media and humor to drive | Read more… Update: Orange County Walks Back Strict Health Order Mar 18, 2020 Orange County had to walk back a stringent new health order after it caused mass confusion in the business community. | Read more… SES file photo Updated: Macy’s, Nordstrom, Burton, Buckle, Ron Jon to Close Stores Mar 17, 2020 Many other industry accounts are closing stores in hopes of slowing the spread of the coronavirus. South Coast Plaza in | Read more… Island Water Sports in Deerfield Beach, Florida - Photo courtesy of IWS Key Florida Retailer Details the Current Wild World of Retail Mar 16, 2020 Island Water Sports Partner Cheyne Cottrell shares with us the crazy rollercoaster of the past few weeks and how the | Read more… VF Corp. announced today that all Vans stores in North America are closing because of the coronavirus - SES file photo Updated: Store Closures Mount, Independents Get Creative Mar 16, 2020 As larger retailers start to close, we check in with independents to see how they are adjusting. Plus, how evo | Read more… SES file photo Tilly’s and Zumiez Detail Coronavirus Impact on Stores Mar 13, 2020 Two of the industry’s largest customers commented on what they are seeing in stores given the fast-moving events. Photo courtesy of the CDC Industry Leaders on Coronavirus Impacts Mar 5, 2020 We checked in with industry brands to see how they are handling employee business travel given the coronavirus. We also | Read more… Columbia Expects “Significant Impact” from Coronavirus Feb 27, 2020 The supply chain impacts will likely affect Columbia’s ability to timely fulfill orders and meet consumer demand. In addition, closed | Read more…
