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Tilly's store

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 Shop Sign

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
April Peterson River Rock Outfitter

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 back-to-school.

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
Photo courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods.

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 denim

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
Chinese port

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 RiNo

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
Arc'teryx in Covent Garden London

Arc’teryx Parent Amer Sports Raises Full-Year Guidance Despite Tariff Headwinds

Several brands in the portfolio reported strong growth despite the uncertainty clouding the macroeconomic outlook. Executives also commented…

Executive Edition August 19, 2025
Journeys during back-to-school shopping season 2025.

The Retail Winners During a Back-to-School Shopping Trip

We visited a busy shopping center to observe retailers that were resonating with kids and teens, and those…

Executive Edition August 13, 2025
Russ Towers Second Gear

How the Western North Carolina Outdoor Industry is Recovering Nearly a Year Post-Helene

Outdoor businesses such as Second Gear, Pirani, Wrong Way River Lodge & Cabins, and Asheville Wellness Tours are…

News August 11, 2025
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Strategy & Planning Series
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