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OIA Rendezvous

Outdoor Execs Commit to Collaborate at OIA Rendezvous After 10-Year Hiatus

Attendees such as Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert, REI Chief New Ventures and Impact Officer Susan Viscon, Youngone Corp.…

News March 24, 2026
Paul Naude and Stokehouse are making a play to acquire Rip Curl from KMD Brands.

Updated: Paul Naude Makes Play for Rip Curl

Naude tells SESO why Stokehouse wants to buy Rip Curl. KMD put out a statement Tuesday morning in…

News March 23, 2026
Barron Mamiya of Hawaii surfs in Heat 4 of the Round of 64 at the Lexus Pipe Challenger on February 1, 2026 at O'Ahu, Hawaii. (Photo by Tony Heff/World Surf League)

World Surf League’s Global Audience Reaches 80 Million in 2025

The WSL reported big growth in audience and engagement Monday for 2025, showing that competitive surfing has meaningful…

News March 23, 2026
Chubbies has a lot of real estate at Dick's. Photo by SESO.

Chubbies Reports Q4 Revenue Decline and Strong Overall Growth in 2025

While the brand achieved strong margins and overall annual growth, the final quarter of the year presented some…

News March 20, 2026
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Lululemon Holds Firm in Proxy Battle with Founder Chip Wilson, Appoints Former Levi’s CEO to Board

Lululemon, which is in the midst of a battle with its founder Chip Wilson, beat Wall Street expectations…

News March 19, 2026
Gregg Bagni

The Outdoor and Bicycle Industries Mourn Gregg Bagni

Bagni, former Schwinn marketing SVP and a partner at White Road Investments, reportedly died in a snowboarding accident…

News March 18, 2026
Big crowds at Overland Expo SoCal 2026.

Overland Expo SoCal 2026: Second Annual Event Draws 19,000+ to Costa Mesa

In only the second year of the event, big crowds and lots of adventure, outdoor and overlanding brands…

News March 18, 2026
Ridgemont Outfitters

Brand to Watch: Ridgemont Outfitters

Founded by veteran footwear designer Stacy Lowery, California-based Ridgemont aims to strike the perfect balance between performance and…

News March 17, 2026
Zumiez store front

Zumiez Posts Strong Q4 and Full-Year Results, Eyes 25 Store Closures in 2026

Zumiez reports Q4 and full-year fiscal 2025 results, with record private label penetration, improving European margins, and accelerating…

News March 16, 2026
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