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Pacsun CEO on the Retailer’s Resurgence and Ambitious Growth Plans

Pacsun CEO on the Retailer’s Resurgence and Ambitious Growth Plans

Pacsun's embrace of live streaming on social channels and other digital strategies is propelling growth online and in stores, according to CEO Brieane Olson.

Executive Edition January 27, 2025
Key Surf Specialty Accounts on Licensing Changes, Holiday Results

Key Surf Specialty Accounts on Licensing Changes, Holiday Results

SESO followed up with 11 key specialty accounts to ask about holiday results, including what brands and categories sold well. We also asked stores how they plan to fill any…

Executive Edition January 24, 2025
Photos from Zumiez Annual 100K Employee Recognition Party

Photos from Zumiez Annual 100K Employee Recognition Party

Brands went all out this year to reward the top sales people at important industry account Zumiez.

News January 24, 2025
Sales Trends Improving at Rip Curl, Oboz Parent KMD Brands

Sales Trends Improving at Rip Curl, Oboz Parent KMD Brands

Strong holiday sales and DTC success in November and December were offset by slow wholesale orders, according to an update from the company.

News January 24, 2025
Former Revelyst Sales Director Joins Oboz as VP of Sales

Former Revelyst Sales Director Joins Oboz as VP of Sales

Lauren Colalillo has also worked with Wilson, Arc’teryx, Salomon, Coleman, and Marmot.

News January 23, 2025
The Many Challenges Ahead for New REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton

The Many Challenges Ahead for New REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton

Laughton is a retail heavy hitter. Outdoor industry observers outline the many challenges she will face, including returning the company to growth, improving employee morale, and charting the future direction…

Executive Edition January 22, 2025
REI CEO Eric Artz to Retire; Nike Exec Named CEO

REI CEO Eric Artz to Retire; Nike Exec Named CEO

Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI board director, will join as president on February 3 before assuming full CEO responsibilities on March 31, according to a news release.

News January 22, 2025
The Team Behind Arc’teryx’s MO/GO Hiking Pants

The Team Behind Arc’teryx’s MO/GO Hiking Pants

Arc’teryx’s Cam Stuart brings his love of the outdoors, engineering, and health and safety to the brand’s R&D-focused Advanced Concepts group in our latest Core Careers story.

News January 22, 2025
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series