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REI Chief Merchant Kristin Shane on AI and Peak 28
Shane, who joined REI in March 2025, discusses how the retailer is rolling out AI across its workforce, competing with vendors like Patagonia and how the company’s new strategy is…
News March 2, 2026Etnies, éS, and Emerica Closed E-Commerce Sites for Skate Shop Day
The initiative redirected online shoppers to independent skate retailers instead, while the brands’ team riders, distributors, sales representatives, and staff visited local shops in person across multiple time zones.
News February 27, 2026How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Win in a Marketplace World: Watch the Replay
Lightspeed's Roslyn Gombe and Ryan Baillie share data-backed strategies to help independent retailers drive foot traffic, build loyalty and compete with online marketplaces.
News February 27, 2026Outdoor Retailer Expands “Gear of Tomorrow” with University Partners
Outdoor Retailer is partnering with two universities for its August 2026 show in Minneapolis, embedding wearable tech research and Gen Z business insight into the show floor.
News February 26, 2026Saucony and Merrell Eye Lifestyle Growth After 2025 Rebound
Wolverine Worldwide CEO Chris Hufnagel shared details about the company’s turnaround, wholesale and U.S. plans and forecast for 2026.
News February 26, 2026Rhythm Announces Key Sales Leadership Changes
One of the hottest brands in the surf market has named new sales leaders to chart the next chapter of the men's and women's brand.
News February 26, 2026Tom Ruiz to Exit Seager This Week
The well-known industry sales leader and general manager is departing Seager, the up-and-coming Western surf brand. He shares with SESO what’s next.
News February 25, 2026Eagle Creek CEO: Small Businesses Need Tariff Refunds Now
Travis Campbell details how tariffs have forced the company to reduce its workforce, cut spending and why quick refunds are critical for small business survival.
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