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686 CEO Mike West on Tariff Turbulence, Expanding Into Lifestyle Apparel and More
Mike West shares how 686 has adjusted to the unpredictable 2025 landscape, how the company has reimplemented bonuses and raises after pausing them due to tariffs and new plans for…
Executive Edition October 16, 2025
Halfdays Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding
Kellwood Company, Dick's Sporting Goods Ventures and others invested in the Colorado-based brand that has expanded its women's outdoor apparel line beyond skiwear.
News October 15, 2025
The Impact of Tariffs on Outdoor and Surf: SESO Survey Results
SESO readers shared where they’re making cuts, the scope of price increases, their hiring outlook and other details about how tariffs are impacting their businesses.
Executive Edition October 15, 2025
#YES Snowboards Moves to Founder Control as Nidecker Group Transitions Ownership
#YES Snowboards, which the founders launched in partnership with the Nidecker Group, will become a standalone company for the 2026/27 season.
News October 14, 2025
Loaded Boards and Carver Skateboards Leaders on Why the Companies Are Merging
We asked the leaders of Loaded Boards and Carver Skateboards why the two companies are coming together, if the post-COVID skateboard slump influenced this decision, and what retailers, consumers, and…
News October 14, 2025
Sorel VP of Brand on the Footwear Company’s Reimagined Vision
Sorel's Michael Minter shares how the boot brand's strategy is evolving, merging heritage with contemporary consumer needs, and the new products and collaborations in the pipeline.
News October 9, 2025
Orvis to Close 36 Locations by 2026
Citing tariffs, the Vermont-based outdoor gear company will focus on fly fishing and wingshooting, said company President Simon Perkins. The announcement follows previous challenges, including layoffs.
News October 8, 2025
Birkenstock Deep Dive: Brand Outlines Ambitious Growth Playbook
Outdoor and surf retailers raved to SESO about how Birkenstock performs. But can the brand continue to keep wholesale accounts happy as it executes the extensive growth plan outlined at…
Executive Edition October 8, 2025
REI Co-op to Close Three Stores Including NYC SoHo Flagship
REI will also shutter its Boston store and its Paramus, New Jersey location, according to a spokesperson, as the company embarks on its recently unveiled transformation strategy.
News October 7, 2025
