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Free Fly, Hurley and Howler Brothers at Dick's Sporting Goods.

Hurley the Big Winner at Dick’s, Free Fly and Howler Gain Real Estate

SESO visited a showcase Dick's Sporting Goods store to see how surf and outdoor brands are faring with…

Executive Edition June 11, 2025
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Announces 2025 Outdoor Specialty Award Winners

Trail Creek Outfitters, Patagonia, Salewa, Nemo Equipment, Rab, Massey’s Outfitters, Active Endeavors, and more won awards, which were…

News June 11, 2025
Arc'teryx trail running

REI Names Arc’teryx Vendor Partner of the Year

KEEN, Vuori, Gregory, and Atomic were also recognized as leaders in footwear, apparel, outdoor hardgoods, and action sports.

News June 11, 2025
Zumiez Irvine Spectrum

North America Drives Strong Q1 Results for Zumiez

Zumiez, with 731 stores, is predicting top-line growth for the full year despite tariffs and planned door closures.

News June 9, 2025
Tilly's store

Tilly’s CEO “Encouraged” As Sales Trends Appear to Stabilize

While the industry customer still reported a fairly significant drop in Q1 comparable sales, it was an improvement…

Executive Edition June 4, 2025
North Face store

North Face Latest Company Hit by Cyber Attacks; Adidas, Victoria’s Secret, Struck in May

“The recent security incident at Victoria’s Secret, following a string of attacks on other retailers, suggests a potentially…

News June 4, 2025
Tilly's line for Travis Barker

Hurley x Travis Barker Event Draws Big Crowds to Tilly’s

Tilly’s is giving the collection prime real estate in stores and online, and Vice President of Marketing Bobby…

News June 4, 2025
Mary Beth Laughton REI

REI Co-op Returning to Its Values, Says CEO Mary Beth Laughton

After apologizing for REI's political endorsement this spring, Laughton shared more of her plans for the embattled retailer…

News June 2, 2025
Tactics Seattle

Key Skate and Snow Retailer Tactics Acquired by New Lakai Owner

The new owners of skate shoe brand Lakai are moving into retail by buying Tactics, a major online…

News May 30, 2025
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ThredUp Makes Resale Technology Free for All

ThredUp is making its resale-as-a-service (RaaS) technology available for any company to access and use at no cost.

News May 29, 2025
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Dick’s Reaffirms 2025 Guidance as Analysts Zero in on Foot Locker, Nike on Q1 Call

Some shareholders are skeptical of the transaction, but Chairman Ed Stack says Foot Locker presents multiple long-term opportunities…

News May 28, 2025
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