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
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SIMA Retail Panel: Strong Product, Community, Partnerships Drive ResultsÂ
Julie Cox from Traveler Surf Club, LG Shaw from Wave Riding Vehicles and Will Hutchinson from Proof Lab discussed…
Executive Edition October 24, 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
‘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
Protecting Your Margins: Wholesale Practices That Work In Any Season
Whether it’s the peak holiday season or the quieter months, margins are always top of mind in the…
Resource 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
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
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
How Google is Helping Marketers Adapt to the First AI-Powered Holiday Season
As Google’s AI Overviews and other conversational search tools are being used more broadly by consumers, Google offers…
News October 6, 2025
What ChatGPT’s ‘Instant Checkout’ Offering Means for Brands and Retailers
The checkout connection is now live with Etsy and will be extended to the thousands of merchants on…
News October 2, 2025
