Inside the entrance to the new Bass Pro Shop in Irvine, California. Photo by SES. Industry Brands Featured at Expansive New Bass Pro Shop Apr 18, 2024 A 140,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop just opened in Irvine, California, the outdoor chain’s second store in Southern California and the | Read more… SES file photo Tilly’s Recaps Brand Mix Performance in Annual Report Apr 15, 2024 Private label, particularly for the denim brand RSQ, continues to be a growth story for Tilly’s. Clockwise from top left: Howler Bros at Tilly's; the new TravisMathew store; inside the Roark store; Chubbies at Tilly's; New Balance at Journeys. Photos by SES. The Biggest Industry Surprises at the Irvine Spectrum Center this Spring Apr 10, 2024 SES spent several hours at the Irvine Spectrum Center last weekend visiting industry brand stores – including a few new | Read more… Photo courtesy of Vuori Vuori, Alo, Hoka Make Gains with Teens in Latest Piper Sandler Survey Apr 9, 2024 Teens are spending less and when they are making purchases, it’s increasingly with newer brands in mind. Spring 2024 from Sendero Provisions Co. Photo courtesy of Sendero. Sendero Provisions Taps Industry Expertise as it Carries Out Growth Plans Apr 8, 2024 The Waco, Texas-based brand with both men’s and women’s lines brought on execs from Brixton and Vans to bolster the | Read more… Wanderlust Land & Sea in Sea Girt, New Jersey, a coastal town. Photo courtesy of Wanderlust Retailer Wanderlust Focuses on Product and Brand Diversification in Changing Market Apr 2, 2024 Owner Luke Mesanko discusses his merchandising strategy that focuses on product trends, quality and innovation – plus what brands and | Read more… SES file photo Authentic Exec: Boardriders Layoffs Tied to Licensing Transition Apr 1, 2024 The company informed the state of more than 400 layoffs happening through late April as the Boardriders’ brands transition to | Read more… The Nike Air Max Dn, which launches March 26 in 4,000 doors. Photo courtesy of Nike Inc. Nike Embraces Wholesale Again as It Looks to Improve Results Mar 22, 2024 Nike executives detail how the company plans to return to bigger growth. Plus, why Converse’s sales dropped double digits. SES file photo KMD CEO Offers Take on Rip Curl Business after Challenging First Half Mar 19, 2024 Michael Daly addressed Rip Curl’s sales decline in an earnings call and sees improvement as the rest of the year | Read more… SES file photo Zumiez Ends Year with Loss as it Focuses on Profitability, Newness Mar 15, 2024 The retailer’s pausing store growth in Europe, closing underperforming doors in North America, and on a tear with new brands | Read more… « Older stories