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Vans Opens Paris Flagship in Le Marais to Help Build Brand Heat

It is the only store in France that will carry the higher-end OTW by Vans product line and…

News December 10, 2025
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Outdoor Industry Trends: Consumer Shifts & Top Brands for 2025

Circana’s Matt Tucker shares the latest shifts in consumer behavior impacting the outdoor industry, from e-commerce growth to…

News November 20, 2025
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Trail Running Footwear Competition Heats Up

HOKA, Altra and On are leading the trail running pack, but new competitors such as Arc’teryx, KEEN and…

Executive Edition November 17, 2025
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HEYDUDE Brand Struggles Continue with 22% Revenue Decline in Third Quarter

The formerly hot footwear brand recorded big declines at wholesale as parent company Crocs Inc. strives to cleanup…

News November 7, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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