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Wanted: Submit Your Nominations for SESO’s Young Leaders to Watch 2026

Wanted: Submit Your Nominations for SESO’s Young Leaders to Watch 2026

Calling all changemakers: Now's your chance to nominate your picks for SESO's annual Young Leaders to Watch feature. Feel free to nominate yourself!

News April 10, 2026
Remembering Former REI CEO and Everest Mountaineer Jim Whittaker

Remembering Former REI CEO and Everest Mountaineer Jim Whittaker

Whittaker was the first American to summit Mount Everest in 1963.

News April 9, 2026
Reef Expands Fanning Bottle Opener Sandal Franchise

Reef Expands Fanning Bottle Opener Sandal Franchise

Reef introduces four new styles in its Fanning franchise for Spring 2026 as it celebrates 21 years.

News April 9, 2026
The Buckle’s March Comps Jump 7%, New Senior Vice President of Stores Named

The Buckle’s March Comps Jump 7%, New Senior Vice President of Stores Named

In his new role, Scott Werth will lead the company's sales team of more than 7,000 employees across 42 states.

News April 9, 2026
Helly Hansen Bolsters Leadership by Expanding Joseph Alkire’s Role

Helly Hansen Bolsters Leadership by Expanding Joseph Alkire’s Role

Kontoor Brands' Chief Financial Officer and Global Head of Operations Joseph Alkire will now also take on global leadership responsibilities at Helly Hansen.

News April 8, 2026
Burton CEO John Lacy to Exit

Burton CEO John Lacy to Exit

SESO has confirmed that John Lacy, who started at Burton answering customer service calls and rose to CEO during his nearly 29-year tenure, is departing the world's largest snowboard-focused company.

News April 7, 2026
Rusty Apparel Looks to the Past to Plot Its Future

Rusty Apparel Looks to the Past to Plot Its Future

"We're bringing fun, loud, branded product to an industry that needs it. Our target customer is the high school and college-age kid that doesn't want to look like their dad…

News April 6, 2026
Remembering Don Hansen, Legendary Surfboard Shaper and Founder of Hansen Surfboards

Remembering Don Hansen, Legendary Surfboard Shaper and Founder of Hansen Surfboards

Hansen was a legendary surfboard shaper, tandem surfing champion, early investor in Ocean Pacific, and founder of Hansen Surfboards, which has grown into one of the most high-profile and high-volume…

News April 2, 2026
Exit Interview: Andrew Coutant, The North Face’s VP of Global Product

Exit Interview: Andrew Coutant, The North Face’s VP of Global Product

Coutant reflects on the highlights of his outdoor career thus far and what he learned leading The North Face’s equipment and accessories design team.

News April 2, 2026
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series