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KMD Brands Unveils Restructuring Strategy for Growth at Investor Day
The parent company of Rip Curl, Oboz, and Kathmandu shared a comprehensive turnaround plan including leadership changes, store closures, and $25 million in cost cuts to restore profitability.
Executive Edition September 8, 2025
Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder Ron DiMenna Dies at Age 88
DiMenna founded Ron Jon in 1959 on the New Jersey Shore and expanded its retail fleet along the East Coast.
News September 8, 2025
Zumiez Beats Q2 Expectations on Strong North American Sales
CEO Rick Brooks shared more about the company's back-to-school results, plans to reduce the impact of tariffs, and expectations for the holidays and second half of the year on Zumiez's…
Executive Edition September 5, 2025
Backcountry Makes Second Acquisition; Former CFO Kevin Lenau Moves to Interim CEO
Backcountry has acquired cycling retailer Velotech Inc., which operates BikeTiresDirect, Western Bikeworks, and TriSports.
News September 4, 2025
Tillys Reports Profit, Welcomes New CEO Nate Smith
The retailer is stabilizing operations through a good back-to-school season, cost cutting, and lower inventory.
Executive Edition September 4, 2025
Surf Shops Share Summer Sales Trends, Brands That Are Working, and More
SESO spoke with seven key surf accounts, including Aqua East, Surfside Sports, and Island Water Sports, to see how the crucial summer selling season turned out.
Executive Edition September 4, 2025
Made in U.S.A. Outdoor Apparel Brand NW Alpine Is Shutting Down
Founder Bill Amos said the company's finances, lower consumer confidence, and a "floundering" outdoor industry have made continuing untenable.
News September 3, 2025
River Rock Outfitter’s Challenges from D.C. Go Beyond Tariffs
The Fredericksburg, Virg. outdoor retailer’s consumer base of federal workers have been ordered back to the office and have faced large scale workforce reductions, says co-founder April Peterson, who recently…
News September 2, 2025
Must-Do Events at Surf Expo 2025: Complete Guide
The parties, networking events, product demos, and giveaways you won’t want to miss at this week’s show at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.
News September 2, 2025
