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Nordstrom’s Bid to Go Private Finalized with Acquisition by Nordstrom Family and Liverpool

Nordstrom’s Bid to Go Private Finalized with Acquisition by Nordstrom Family and Liverpool

Effective Tuesday, Nordstrom's common stock will no longer trade on the New York Stock Exchange and will be formally delisted as the company transitions to private ownership.

News May 20, 2025
Surf Industry Vets Make Retail Play in Hawaii and Florida

Surf Industry Vets Make Retail Play in Hawaii and Florida

While the current economic climate does not scream “Take a risk and open new retail stores!" retail veterans Ajai Datta and Ed Leasure are confident as they jump back into…

Executive Edition May 20, 2025
Authentic Brands Group Acquires Dockers Brand from Levi Strauss & Co.

Authentic Brands Group Acquires Dockers Brand from Levi Strauss & Co.

The owner of Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, Volcom and more continues to add to its brand portfolio. Authentic plans to reimagine Dockers for a new generation.

News May 20, 2025
What Brands are Saying About Tariff Impacts and Adjustments

What Brands are Saying About Tariff Impacts and Adjustments

On Holdings, Birkenstock, Black Diamond parent company Clarus Corp., and Bogg Bags commented on tariff strategies and impacts on recent earnings calls and in interviews.

News May 19, 2025
Shibumi’s CEO on the Brand’s Growth and Future Plans

Shibumi’s CEO on the Brand’s Growth and Future Plans

We catch up with Tiffany Walden to talk about the growing beach accessories company, which is expanding beyond the Southeast.

News May 19, 2025
Patagonia Brings Wetsuit Repair Tour to Chicago’s Cold Water Surfers

Patagonia Brings Wetsuit Repair Tour to Chicago’s Cold Water Surfers

Great Lakes surfers took advantage of free repair services from Patagonia and rounded out the weekend with a surf in Lake Michigan earlier this month.

News May 16, 2025
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Five New Retailer Members

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Five New Retailer Members

Retailers in Michigan, Maryland, South Dakota, and Wisconsin joined GOA ahead of its Connect Show in June.

News May 16, 2025
Dick’s-Foot Locker Merger Driven by Nike’s Renewed Wholesale Focus, Says Dick’s Chairman

Dick’s-Foot Locker Merger Driven by Nike’s Renewed Wholesale Focus, Says Dick’s Chairman

Dick’s announced plans Thursday to acquire Foot Locker’s global 2,400-store footprint in a deal valued at $2.5 billion.

News May 15, 2025
Volcom Veterans Share Plans for European Business

Volcom Veterans Share Plans for European Business

SESO spoke with Joost Grootswagers and Antoine Lanusse about why they invested their own money to take over the business, how they will work with other Volcom and Spyder licensees…

News May 14, 2025
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series