Gildan Buys Hanes for $2.2 Billion to Create Global Basic Apparel Powerhouse
The acquisition will give HanesBrands shareholders approximately 19.9% of Gildan shares.
News August 14, 2025
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Columbia CEO Comments on Challenges and Downsizing in U.S., International Growth, and Tariff Turmoil
“Unfortunately, clarity with respect to U.S. trade policy has not materialized,” CEO Tim Boyle said. “This uncertainty overhangs…
Executive Edition August 1, 2025
Outerknown and Firewire CEO Dylan Slater on New Headquarters, Wholesale Growth, and Current Consumer Sentiment
In an interview with SESO, Slater discusses the strategic decision to consolidate Outerknown, Firewire, and Slater Designs operations…
Executive Edition July 29, 2025
Rab Celebrates Grand Opening of Larger Denver Flagship
"Relocating took roughly two years, but the wait was worth it," says Store Manager Dan Gambino.
News July 23, 2025
Highlights from Outdoor Market Alliance July
From a contingent of ambitious European footwear brands, to products that focus on versatility, and some exciting and…
News July 23, 2025
Malbon CEO, Co-Owner Talk Rapid Growth, International Expansion, and Staying Cool While Scaling
The eight-year-old golf brand is nearing $100 million in revenue, and is "for the guy who doesn’t want…
Executive Edition July 22, 2025
Outdoor Small Businesses Heavily Reliant on China, Says Benchmarking Study
From financing to marketing to the supply chain, Founded Outdoors and REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures surveyed more…
News July 7, 2025
Big 5 Sporting Goods to be Acquired for $112.7 Million
The deal includes the assumption of approximately $71.4 million on a line of credit.
News June 30, 2025
British Outdoor Brand Berghaus Launches in North America in Time for Oasis Tour
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher made Berghaus famous in the ‘90s, so the brand expedited its North American launch…
News June 26, 2025
Brixton Names Colleen O’Neill President
O'Neill comes most recently from Hybrid Apparel, which is now the owner of Brixton. Previous Brixton CEO Seth…
News June 18, 2025
Hurley the Big Winner at Dick’s, Free Fly and Howler Gain Real Estate
SESO visited a showcase Dick's Sporting Goods store to see how surf and outdoor brands are faring with…
Executive Edition June 11, 2025
