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Tillys Reports Profit, Welcomes New CEO Nate Smith

The retailer is stabilizing operations through a good back-to-school season, cost cutting, and lower inventory.

Executive Edition September 4, 2025
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Surf Shops Share Summer Sales Trends, Brands That Are Working, and More

SESO spoke with seven key surf accounts, including Aqua East, Surfside Sports, and Island Water Sports, to see…

Executive Edition September 4, 2025
Bill Amos NW Alpine

Made in U.S.A. Outdoor Apparel Brand NW Alpine Is Shutting Down

Founder Bill Amos said the company's finances, lower consumer confidence, and a "floundering" outdoor industry have made continuing…

News September 3, 2025
April Peterson River Rock Outfitter

River Rock Outfitter’s Challenges from D.C. Go Beyond Tariffs

The Fredericksburg, Virg. outdoor retailer’s consumer base of federal workers have been ordered back to the office and…

News September 2, 2025
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Must-Do Events at Surf Expo 2025: Complete Guide

The parties, networking events, product demos, and giveaways you won’t want to miss at this week’s show at…

News September 2, 2025
Journeys back-to-school.

Journeys’ Comp Sales Surge Drives Genesco’s Q2 Beat

Executives at parent company Genesco commented on what types of products are selling well at Journeys, and how…

Executive Edition August 28, 2025
Nike

Nike Announces Further Layoffs

U.S. and Canadian corporate employees are being asked to work remotely until Sept. 8 as leadership discusses how…

News August 28, 2025
Roman Arnold Canyon

Founder Roman Arnold Returns to Canyon as Executive Chairman

Nicolas de Ros Wallace will step down as CEO of the German bike brand.

News August 28, 2025
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Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO: “We Are Not Seeing Any Signs of Slowdown with the Consumer”

Dick's CEO Lauren Hobart had several very interesting things to say about the state of the consumer in…

Executive Edition August 28, 2025
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