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Outdoor Retailer Industry Day Tackles Key Issues at Minneapolis Show in August 

Outdoor Retailer has unveiled the Industry Day program for its August 2026 show in Minneapolis, building an afternoon…

News May 27, 2026
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Rip Curl, Oboz Parent KMD Brands Begins Strategic Review After Recapitalization

Eoin Comerford, founder of Outside Consulting and former CEO of Moosejaw, provided some context to SESO on why…

News May 27, 2026
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports Q1 Growth, Details Foot Locker ‘Fast Break’ Progress 

Foot Locker reported positive comp sales for the first time since Q4 of 2024. Dick’s execs explained how…

News May 27, 2026
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Tilly’s Turnaround: Inside the Overhaul Driving Its Recovery

After years of declining sales and mounting losses, Tilly's appears to be engineering a turnaround, built on cleaner…

Executive Edition May 26, 2026
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Announces 2026 Specialty Awards Nominees

The national specialty outdoor retail organization named nominees across retailer, vendor and sales rep categories, with the awards…

News May 21, 2026
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HIC CEO Leigh Tonai Talks Surf Industry Consolidation, Business Trends, Brand Loyalty and More

We spoke with Hawaiian Island Creations CEO Leigh Tonai about consolidation in surf retail, the brands that matter…

Executive Edition May 21, 2026
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SESO Webinar Alert: Protecting Brand Identity and Trust in the Age of AI

In this upcoming live webinar, industry experts from Roark, Unlisted, and Skullcandy will discuss how to protect brand…

News May 21, 2026
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Authentic Brands Group Elevates Matt Maddox to CEO as IPO Plans Solidify

Matt Maddox will lead day-to-day operations at Authentic Brands Group while founder Jamie Salter shifts to executive chairman,…

News May 20, 2026
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North Face Surges and Vans Shows Life in Americas as VF Corp. Returns to Full-Year Revenue Growth

VF Corporation returned to full-year revenue growth for the first time in three years, powered by growth at…

News May 20, 2026
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