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Young leaders to Watch

Young Leaders to Watch in Surf, Outdoor, and Active Lifestyle 

SESO’s curated list of 13 young leaders to watch in 2025 includes digital marketing mavens, talented creative directors,…

News June 3, 2025
Mary Beth Laughton REI

REI Co-op Returning to Its Values, Says CEO Mary Beth Laughton

Laughton apologized for REI's endorsement of Doug Burgum after taking the helm this spring. She shared more of…

News June 2, 2025
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Helly Hansen Sale to Kontoor Brands Closes

Kontoor, which has deep relationships with high volume retailers through its Wrangler and Lee brands, sees a big…

News June 2, 2025
Tactics Seattle

Key Skate and Snow Retailer Tactics Acquired by New Lakai Owner

The new owners of skate shoe brand Lakai are making a big move into retail by buying Tactics,…

News May 30, 2025
Mark Simpson

Mark Simpson Leaves Surf Industry for Golf World

Long time industry sales executive Mark Simpson has left his job as vice president of sales at Quiksilver…

News May 30, 2025
Snow Peak Brooklyn

Cotopaxi and Snow Peak Launch Retail Pop-Up Partnership

Cotopaxi's colorful apparel and accessories are now in Snow Peak's Brooklyn shop, and Snow Peak's sleek camping gear…

News May 30, 2025
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Five Ways to Build Connections at Outdoor Retailer & ODI in June

From parties to free lunches to happy hours and jam-packed education sessions, there’s no shortage of ways to…

News May 29, 2025
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ThredUp Makes Resale Technology Free for All

ThredUp is making its resale-as-a-service (RaaS) technology available for any company to access and use at no cost.

News May 29, 2025
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Dick’s Reaffirms 2025 Guidance as Analysts Zero in on Foot Locker, Nike on Q1 Call

Some shareholders are skeptical of the transaction, but Chairman Ed Stack says Foot Locker presents multiple long-term opportunities…

News May 28, 2025
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