This Thursday: Ryan Hitzel, Candy Harris, Justin Regan to Discuss Brand Indentity in the Age of AI
The discussion will open with the big picture. Is AI a disruption on the scale of the shift…
News June 8, 2026
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Outside Days 2026 Draws Brands, Athletes and Policymakers Around a Single Urgent Question: Who Gets Outside?
Outside Days 2026 brought together outdoor consumers, brands, retailers, athletes, and policymakers in Denver for a multi-day gathering…
News June 4, 2026
REI’s San Diego Store Votes to Unionize as Co-op’s Anniversary Sale Beats Expectations
REI’s San Diego store voted to unionize, becoming the co-op’s 12th unionized location, while the company separately reported…
News May 29, 2026
Tariffs, Tightening Margins, and the AI Advantage: What Brands and Retailers Need to Know Now
The surf, outdoor, and active lifestyle industry is navigating a difficult convergence: trade policy uncertainty is squeezing margins…
May 29, 2026
Outdoor Retailer Industry Day Tackles Key Issues at Minneapolis Show in AugustÂ
Outdoor Retailer has unveiled the Industry Day program for its August 2026 show in Minneapolis, building an afternoon…
News May 27, 2026
Rip Curl, Oboz Parent KMD Brands Begins Strategic Review After Recapitalization
Eoin Comerford, founder of Outside Consulting and former CEO of Moosejaw, provided some context to SESO on why…
News May 27, 2026
Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports Q1 Growth, Details Foot Locker ‘Fast Break’ ProgressÂ
Foot Locker reported positive comp sales for the first time since Q4 of 2024. Dick’s execs explained how…
News May 27, 2026
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Announces 2026 Specialty Awards Nominees
The national specialty outdoor retail organization named nominees across retailer, vendor and sales rep categories, with the awards…
News May 21, 2026
SESO Webinar Alert: Protecting Brand Identity and Trust in the Age of AI
In this upcoming live webinar, industry experts from Roark, Unlisted, and Skullcandy will discuss how to protect brand…
News May 21, 2026
Authentic Brands Group Elevates Matt Maddox to CEO as IPO Plans Solidify
Matt Maddox will lead day-to-day operations at Authentic Brands Group while founder Jamie Salter shifts to executive chairman,…
News May 20, 2026
North Face Surges and Vans Shows Life in Americas as VF Corp. Returns to Full-Year Revenue Growth
VF Corporation returned to full-year revenue growth for the first time in three years, powered by growth at…
News May 20, 2026
