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Neil Fiske Black Diamond

Black Diamond President on Raising Prices, Tariffs Strategies, and Managing Through Turbulence

An interview with President Neil Fiske about the assumptions behind Black Diamond’s pricing strategy, how the brand is…

Executive Edition April 25, 2025
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Outdoor Brands Grapple with Speaking Out About Public Lands

The Conservation Alliance’s Brands for Public Lands Group, consisting of more than 60 brands, retailers, and other stakeholders…

News April 21, 2025
X Games Global Chief Revenue Officer Cherie Cohen

Former WSL Revenue Chief Cherie Cohen Shares Why She Moved to X Games

Well-regarded WSL executive Cherie Cohen has joined X Games as global chief revenue officer. SESO asked about her…

News April 11, 2025
Ciele Jano Arabaghian

Ciele Athletics Appoints Former Vans Exec Jano Arabaghian as First CEO

Arabaghian was most recently the head of action sports sales for Vans North America.

News April 8, 2025
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VF Corp. Appoints Abhishek Dalmia Chief Operating Officer

Dalmia has served as VF's executive vice president and chief strategy, transformation, and digital officer since March 2024.

News April 7, 2025
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On Running Co-CEO Marc Maurer to Step Down

Co-CEO and CFO Martin Hoffmann will become sole CEO and On will find a new CFO. Four hires…

News April 1, 2025
Kristin Shane of REI

REI Names Kristin Shane New Head of Merchandising

Shane previously worked at The Guitar Center, PetSmart, and Target among other companies.

News March 31, 2025
Alex Pashley of The North Face

Outdoor Industry Mourns Three Avalanche Victims, Including The North Face’s Alex Pashley

Pashley, Dinosaurs Will Die Co-Founder Jeff Keenan, and Stellar Heli Skiing's Jason Remple died in an avalanche in…

News March 26, 2025
Doug Palladini joins Carter's as CEO

Former Vans President Doug Palladini Named CEO of Carter’s

Palladini will be tasked with expanding Carter's DTC and wholesale businesses, according to a news release.

News March 26, 2025
Brent Scrimshaw Ashley Reade Rip Curl KMD

Rip Curl Names Nike Veteran Ashley Reade CEO

Reade will report to newly appointed KMD Brands Group CEO Brent Scrimshaw, who is also a former Nike…

News March 24, 2025
Snowy peak with skis

The National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association Refreshes Board of Directors

Retailers from Wisconsin, Maine, and New Hampshire have joined the board as one longtime member moves on.

News March 21, 2025
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