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Replay: Industry Leaders Share 2026 Outlook in SESO Webinar
We had a rock star panel for our recent webinar including Pete LaBore, CEO, Christy Sports; Cassie Abel, founder and CEO, Wild Rye; Shaheen Sadeghi, founder, LAB Holding; Daniel Neukomm,…
News October 20, 2025
Obermeyer CEO Kris Kuster on Balancing Legacy with Growth
After helping Obermeyer through a cash crunch last winter, Kuster took over as CEO from the company's 105-year-old founder. Now, the former Mammut executive is transforming Obermeyer into a year-round…
News October 20, 2025
LOWA Boots to Move to Salt Lake City Under New U.S. General Manager
The move will allow LOWA better integration within the Tecnica Group, which thanked LOWA's Connecticut employees as it aims to provide some with relocation, and others with severance packages and…
News October 17, 2025
Sunnyside Tested 100+ AI Tools for Actual Marketing Work; These Made the Cut
See the top picks that actually delivered results for content, CRO, customer service, and ad creative.
July 7
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
The Impact of Tariffs on Outdoor and Surf: SESO Survey Results
SESO readers shared where they’re making cuts, the scope of price increases, their hiring outlook and other details about how tariffs are impacting their businesses.
Executive Edition October 15, 2025
#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
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'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
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
