Outdoor Retailer Reveals 2026 Plans and Leadership Team
The trade show shared its complete Leadership Village roster and details about its partnership with Garage Grown Gear…
News October 27, 2025
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Backcountry CEO Kevin Lenau on M&A, AI and Growing Loyalty
The outdoor retailer’s interim CEO shares details about the company’s growth strategy, artificial intelligence, recent acquisitions and how…
News October 27, 2025
REI Communications VP Departs After Eight Years
Halley Knigge guided the company through its CEO transition earlier this year, the company's response through COVID-19 and…
News October 23, 2025
Surf & Outdoor Industry: Cautious Optimism for 2026
Industry executives express guarded optimism for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, citing the importance of authenticity,…
News October 23, 2025
‘This Year Has Been Completely Different From Last Year’: MEC’s Chris Speyer on the Canadian Retailer’s Turnaround
Sales are up 15% for Mountain Equipment Company as the outdoor retailer works to restore trust with vendors,…
Executive Edition October 22, 2025
Replay: Industry Leaders Share 2026 Outlook in SESO Webinar
We had a rock star panel for our recent webinar including Pete LaBore, CEO, Christy Sports; Cassie Abel,…
News October 20, 2025
Obermeyer CEO Kris Kuster on Balancing Legacy with Growth
After helping Obermeyer through a cash crunch last winter, Kuster took over as CEO from the company's 105-year-old…
News October 20, 2025
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
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…
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…
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…
Executive Edition October 15, 2025
