Latest Executive Edition
Black Diamond President on Raising Prices, Tariffs Strategies, and Managing Through Turbulence
An interview with President Neil Fiske about the assumptions behind Black Diamond’s pricing strategy, how the brand is…
Executive Edition April 25, 2025
Sale of Liberated’s Australian and European Businesses Approved by Bankruptcy Court
SESO listened to the court hearing today and we have details about the buyers and sale price, if…
Executive Edition April 24, 2025
Cooler Companies Wrestle with Cooling Sales, Tariffs, and Innovation
Three companies have ceased operations or stopped making coolers in the wake of the COVID boom. SESO takes…
Executive Edition April 23, 2025
Delivery of Fall Goods Grows Murky with Tariff Standoff
Brands are pausing shipments from China hoping the tariff dispute will be resolved as they scramble to remerchandise…
Executive Edition April 18, 2025
Hansen’s Changes Brand Mix on Floor as Surf Industry Evolves
Hansen's, one of the highest-volume shops in the surf industry, does not often make big adjustments to its…
Executive Edition April 14, 2025
“Who Knows What Tomorrow Will Bring?”: How Brands and Retailers Are Navigating Tariff Swings
Leaders at TravisMathew, C3 Worldwide, I-SEA, RVCA, Katin, Mervin Manufacturing, Seager and more share how they are navigating…
Executive Edition April 10, 2025
The Evolution of Journeys Under New President Andy Gray
In an interview with SESO, Gray describes how the large footwear account is evolving its merchandising, approach to…
Executive Edition April 2, 2025
Authentic Wants Liberated to Pay Royalties During Bankruptcy Process
Details about the court filing where Authentic asks the bankruptcy court to approve payment of millions to Authentic.
Executive Edition March 28, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
SESO explains some quirks in the process as well, such as why two Liberated executives were paid hefty…
Executive Edition March 28, 2025
