Latest Executive Edition
Natural Selection, X Games and Snow League Are Leading an Action Sports Event Boom – Why Now?
At a time when some of the industry’s biggest brands have struggled to thrive even before tariff turmoil,…
Executive Edition May 12, 2025
Keen COO Talks Tariff Pricing, Zero China Exposure, and More
Keen Chief Operating Officer Hari Perumal explains why – and how – the brand will keep prices steady…
Executive Edition May 12, 2025
Helly Hansen Plans Outlined by Soon-To-Be Owner Kontoor
With regulatory approvals now cleared, the acquisition of Helly Hansen is expected to close in May. Kontoor executives…
Executive Edition May 7, 2025
Columbia Plans to Take Share During Tariff Turmoil, Will Hold 2025 Prices Steady
While the company expects to incur an additional $40 million to $45 million in costs due to tariffs…
Executive Edition May 1, 2025
Solo Brands Outlines Survival Challenges in Annual Report
Tariffs, a heavy debt load, and declining sales are a few of the many issues impacting the company…
Executive Edition May 1, 2025
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
