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Industry Leaders to Share 2026 Outlook in Upcoming SESO Webinar

Industry Leaders to Share 2026 Outlook in Upcoming SESO Webinar

We have a rock star panel for our Oct. 20 webinar including Pete LaBore, CEO, Christy Sports; Cassie Abel, founder and CEO, Wild Rye; Shaheen Sadeghi, founder, LAB Holding; Daniel…

News October 16, 2025
Halfdays Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding

Halfdays Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding

Kellwood Company, Dick's Sporting Goods Ventures and others invested in the Colorado-based brand that has expanded its women's outdoor apparel line beyond skiwear.

News October 15, 2025
#YES Snowboards Moves to Founder Control as Nidecker Group Transitions Ownership

#YES Snowboards Moves to Founder Control as Nidecker Group Transitions Ownership

#YES Snowboards, which the founders launched in partnership with the Nidecker Group, will become a standalone company for the 2026/27 season.

News October 14, 2025
Loaded Boards and Carver Skateboards Leaders on Why the Companies Are Merging

Loaded Boards and Carver Skateboards Leaders on Why the Companies Are Merging

We asked the leaders of Loaded Boards and Carver Skateboards why the two companies are coming together, if the post-COVID skateboard slump influenced this decision, and what retailers, consumers, and…

News October 14, 2025
Sorel VP of Brand on the Footwear Company’s Reimagined Vision

Sorel VP of Brand on the Footwear Company’s Reimagined Vision

Sorel's Michael Minter shares how the boot brand's strategy is evolving, merging heritage with contemporary consumer needs, and the new products and collaborations in the pipeline.

News October 9, 2025
Orvis to Close 36 Locations by 2026

Orvis to Close 36 Locations by 2026

Citing tariffs, the Vermont-based outdoor gear company will focus on fly fishing and wingshooting, said company President Simon Perkins. The announcement follows previous challenges, including layoffs.

News October 8, 2025
REI Co-op to Close Three Stores Including NYC SoHo Flagship

REI Co-op to Close Three Stores Including NYC SoHo Flagship

REI will also shutter its Boston store and its Paramus, New Jersey location, according to a spokesperson, as the company embarks on its recently unveiled transformation strategy.

News October 7, 2025
SIMA Super Summit to Address Industry Disruption, Growth Opportunities

SIMA Super Summit to Address Industry Disruption, Growth Opportunities

SIMA Executive Director Vipe Desai talks about the summit's goals, the target audience, the extensive networking opportunities and SIMA’s future in an interview with SESO.

News October 7, 2025
How Google is Helping Marketers Adapt to the First AI-Powered Holiday Season

How Google is Helping Marketers Adapt to the First AI-Powered Holiday Season

As Google’s AI Overviews and other conversational search tools are being used more broadly by consumers, Google offers recommendations on how brands and retailers can adapt.

News October 6, 2025
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series