Tariffs Hit Hard: Outdoor, Snow and Surf Brands on 2025’s Biggest Challenge

Brand and retail leaders gave a sobering assessment about the impact of tariffs on their businesses and on consumer spending, and offered tips for navigating the uncertainty storm on an SESO webinar this week.

Published: July 16, 2025By Kate Robertson

Clockwise from top left: Josee Larocque of Elevate Outdoor Collective; Tiffany Montgomery of Shop Eat Surf Outdoor; Paul Naude of Vissla, Bryce Phillips of evo; Matt Powell of BCE Consulting.

Editor’s note: Watch the replay of the webinar on demand here.

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