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Kris Kuster Obermeyer

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

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
Mike West 686

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 founders

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
Shipping containers and tariffs

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
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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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Orvis to Close 36 Locations by 2026

Citing tariffs, the Vermont-based outdoor gear company will focus on fly fishing and wingshooting, said company President Simon…

News October 8, 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
REI New York

REI Co-op to Close Three Stores Including NYC SoHo Flagship

REI will also shutter its Boston store and its Paramus, New Jersey location, according to a spokesperson, as…

News October 7, 2025
Sunny Stroeer and Paul Gagner

Outdoor Retailer Moving to Minnesota, Announces New Leadership Direction

Organizers announced details about how they're reimagining the 2026 show after gathering feedback from brands, retailers and industry…

News October 2, 2025
Obermeyer

Obermeyer Refreshes C-Suite Team

Following the appointment of new CEO Kris Kuster in June, Sport Obermeyer has hired three executives and promoted…

News October 1, 2025
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