Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder Ron DiMenna Dies at Age 88
The Ron Jon family is mourning DiMenna, who founded Ron Jon in 1959 on the New Jersey Shore…
News September 8, 2025
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Zumiez Beats Q2 Expectations on Strong North American Sales
CEO Rick Brooks shared more about the company's back-to-school results, plans to reduce the impact of tariffs, and…
Executive Edition September 5, 2025
Backcountry Makes Second Acquisition; Former CFO Kevin Lenau Moves to Interim CEO
Backcountry has acquired cycling retailer Velotech Inc., which operates BikeTiresDirect, Western Bikeworks, and TriSports.
News September 4, 2025
Tillys Reports Profit, Welcomes New CEO Nate Smith
The retailer is stabilizing operations through a good back-to-school season, cost cutting, and lower inventory.
Executive Edition September 4, 2025
Surf Shops Share Summer Sales Trends, Brands That Are Working, and More
SESO spoke with seven key surf accounts, including Aqua East, Surfside Sports, and Island Water Sports, to see…
Executive Edition September 4, 2025
River Rock Outfitter’s Challenges from D.C. Go Beyond Tariffs
The Fredericksburg, Virg. outdoor retailer’s consumer base of federal workers have been ordered back to the office and…
News September 2, 2025
Journeys’ Comp Sales Surge Drives Genesco’s Q2 Beat
Executives at parent company Genesco commented on what types of products are selling well at Journeys, and how…
Executive Edition August 28, 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO: “We Are Not Seeing Any Signs of Slowdown with the Consumer”
Dick's CEO Lauren Hobart had several very interesting things to say about the state of the consumer in…
Executive Edition August 28, 2025
Urban Outfitters Inc. CEO: “Consumers Are Feeling Very Optimistic”
A strong back-to-school season and "enthusiastic" shoppers at the company's Free People, Urban Outfitters, and Free People chains…
Executive Edition August 28, 2025
Business Professor Shares Tips for De-Risking Supply Chains
Dr. Rebecca Homkes shares her thoughts on grabbing the uncertainty opportunity.
News August 26, 2025
Oakley Opens New Retail Location in Denver’s River North Arts District
The store, which blends the brand's brutalist design aesthetic with elements of Colorado nature and the local arts…
News August 25, 2025
