Replay: Dick’s Sporting Goods to Shrink Public Lands Store Count
We are re-upping this story that we first posted in October of 2024 after Retail Dive reported on…
News February 14, 2025
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Outdoor Specialty Retailers’ Holiday Sales Exceed Expectations
December sales increased by 3.81% among Grassroots Outdoor Alliance members, who are cautiously optimistic about 2025 while bracing…
News February 4, 2025
Updated: Liberated Begins Liquidating Billabong, Quiksilver, Volcom, Honolua Stores
The company is working with retail liquidation experts Gordon Brothers on the process, SESO has learned.
News January 30, 2025
Pacsun CEO on the Retailer’s Resurgence and Ambitious Growth Plans
Pacsun's embrace of live streaming on social channels and other digital strategies is propelling growth online and in…
Executive Edition January 27, 2025
Key Surf Specialty Accounts on Licensing Changes, Holiday Results
SESO followed up with 11 key specialty accounts to ask about holiday results, including what brands and categories…
Executive Edition January 24, 2025
Photos from Zumiez Annual 100K Employee Recognition Party
Brands went all out this year to reward the top sales people at important industry account Zumiez.
News January 24, 2025
The Many Challenges Ahead for New REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton
Laughton is a retail heavy hitter. Outdoor industry observers outline the many challenges she will face, including returning…
Executive Edition January 22, 2025
REI CEO Eric Artz to Retire; Nike Exec Named CEO
Mary Beth Laughton, a former REI board director, will join as president on February 3 before assuming full…
News January 22, 2025
Canadian Retailer Mountain Equipment Company Up For Sale
MEC's payment performance declined in December after showing signs of improvement, according to retail data and intelligence company…
News January 13, 2025
REI Exits Experiences Business, Eliminating 428 Jobs
REI's finances show signs of improvement, according to a memo by CEO Eric Artz to employees. But more…
News January 8, 2025
The Stories that Defined the Surf Industry in 2024
From the massive impact of Authentic Brands Group buying the surf industry's biggest brands to sweeping changes at…
News December 30, 2024
