Long time industry sales executive Mark Simpson has left his job as vice president of sales at Quiksilver to become the central and Northern California sales rep for golf apparel brand G/Fore.
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ThredUp Makes Resale Technology Free for All
ThredUp is making its resale-as-a-service (RaaS) technology available for any company to access and use at no cost.
Nordstrom’s Bid to Go Private Finalized with Acquisition by Nordstrom Family and Liverpool
Effective Tuesday, Nordstrom’s common stock will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange and will be formally delisted as the company transitions to private ownership.
Authentic Brands Group Acquires Dockers Brand from Levi Strauss & Co.
The owner of Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, Volcom and more continues to add to its brand portfolio. Authentic plans to reimagine Dockers for a new generation.
Helly Hansen Launches New Spring/Summer ’25 Campaign
The brand encourages audiences to take on outdoor challenges together with the question, “Who will you share the mountain with?”
Volcom Veterans Share Plans for European Business
SESO spoke with Joost Grootswagers and Antoine Lanusse about why they invested their own money to take over the business, how they will work with other Volcom and Spyder licensees around the world, and about the state of the action sports and streetwear market in Europe.
New Tariff Rates on China a Reprieve, but Still Too High, Say Brands and Trade Groups
Tariffs on products from China are still “highest in our lifetime.” Comments from Vissla, C3, Wild Rye, La Jolla Group, Passenger, Outdoor Element, and more.
Opinion: Surf Shop Day Highlights Importance of Shops in Surf Culture
Celebrate surf culture and the independent shops that are the cornerstone of global surf communities on May 17.
Wanted: Young Leaders to Watch Submissions
We are looking for team members who are 40 years old or younger and are making a positive business impact on their companies through strong leadership.
Tariffs to Strain Yeti Inventory in 2025; Some New Products to Debut Outside of U.S., Others Delayed
Recent tariff increases to as high as 145% on products from China will put a strain on the company’s inventory this year, primarily in drinkware, but also in the coolers and equipment category.
Saucony, Merrell Drive Revenue Growth at Wolverine Worldwide
Merrell and Saucony were the standouts among the Wolverine brands. However, like other publicly traded companies, Wolverine withdrew its full year guidance due to tariffs and the uncertain economic climate.
New Quiksilver, Billabong Licensee in Australia Details Go Forward Plan
Caprice Australia CEO Paul Cannon tells SESO why the consumer goods company wanted to license the former Boardriders brands in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific, and how the company plans to grow them.
