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LOWA Boots

LOWA Boots to Move to Salt Lake City Under New U.S. General Manager

The move will allow LOWA better integration within the Tecnica Group, which thanked LOWA's Connecticut employees as it…

News October 17, 2025
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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…

News October 9, 2025
Birkenstock Adobe

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…

Executive Edition October 8, 2025
The Nike Vomero 18

Nike Turnaround: Progress in Wholesale, North America, Running

In a news filled earnings call, Nike executives discussed what is working, areas of the business that still…

Executive Edition October 1, 2025
Journeys Global Retail Group CEO Andy Gray.

Journeys President Andy Gray to Lead New Journeys Global Retail Group

The new Journeys Global Retail Group will bring together Journeys, the U.K.-based schuh and Canada's Little Burgundy under…

News September 30, 2025
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SESO Joins Matt Powell on Retail Remix Podcast to Talk Vuori, Nike, Vans, Dick’s and More

SESO joined active and athletic brand and retailer consultant Matt Powell on the Retail Remix podcast to talk…

News September 25, 2025
Salty Crew at Hi-Tech Maui.

Globe International Expects FY26 Growth as Salty Crew, FXD, and Globe Expand

However, the company's decision to exit non-strategic brands contributed to revenue and profit declines for the full year.

News September 23, 2025
Bracken Darrell VFCorp resized

VF CEO Explains Dickies Sale, Elaborates on Vans, North Face Strategies

VF executives shared why they decided to sell Dickies — despite recently relocating the brand from Texas to…

Executive Edition September 17, 2025
Peter Sachs LOWA and Carlos Buhler

LOWA’s Outgoing U.S. G.M. Peter Sachs Doesn’t Hold Back

From his greatest achievements to his toughest challenges, Sachs reflects on nearly 30 years growing LOWA’s U.S. presence…

News September 16, 2025
Foot Locker

Dick’s Sporting Goods Closes Foot Locker Deal, Introduces North American Team

Longtime Nike exec Ann Freeman will work with Dick's Executive Chairman Ed Stack to lead Foot Locker North…

News September 8, 2025
April Peterson River Rock Outfitter

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…

News September 2, 2025
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series