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Prism Boutique in Long Beach, California. Photo by Alison Bernier Photography.

Retail Check-in: The Influential Prism Boutique

Mar 29, 2023

Dayna Mance’s recognizable –and highly Instagrammable – aesthetic has been perfected over the past decade. She talks about the brands that are working for Prism, navigating business challenges this year, and social media strategies.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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

Mar 22, 2023

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

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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

Mar 21, 2023

Jenks’ designs for Op propelled the brand to heights not previously seen by other surf lines at the time. He | Read more…

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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

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…

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