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Neil Fiske Black Diamond

Black Diamond President on Raising Prices, Tariffs Strategies, and Managing Through Turbulence

An interview with President Neil Fiske about the assumptions behind Black Diamond’s pricing strategy, how the brand is…

Executive Edition April 25, 2025
Hydro Flask

Osprey, Hydro Flask Parent Pulls Financial Plan Due to Tariffs

Trade policy uncertainty means the company can’t forecast or stick with long-term strategy, says Helen of Troy CEO…

News April 24, 2025
Liberated Brands Bankruptcy graphic

Sale of Liberated’s Australian and European Businesses Approved by Bankruptcy Court

SESO listened to the court hearing today and we have details about the buyers and sale price, if…

Executive Edition April 24, 2025
Solo Stove

Update: Solo Brands Appeals NYSE Decision to Delist Company From Exchange

The NYSE warned the company it wasn't in compliance with the exchange in February.

News April 23, 2025
Bison Coolers Team

Cooler Companies Wrestle with Cooling Sales, Tariffs, and Innovation

Three companies have ceased operations or stopped making coolers in the wake of the COVID boom. SESO takes…

Executive Edition April 23, 2025
Marsh Wear outdoor lifestyle apparel.

Five Questions: Marsh Wear Founder Logan Roberts 

Roberts answered questions from SESO about Marsh Wear’s strategy for expanding west, why the brand is working in…

News April 22, 2025
Mountain Equipment Company

Mountain Equipment Company Poised to Return to Canadian Ownership

The Vancouver-based retailer has been seeking a buyer in recent months after falling behind in payments to vendors.

News April 22, 2025
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Outdoor Brands Grapple with Speaking Out About Public Lands

The Conservation Alliance’s Brands for Public Lands Group, consisting of more than 60 brands, retailers, and other stakeholders…

News April 21, 2025
Chinese port

Delivery of Fall Goods Grows Murky with Tariff Standoff

Brands are pausing shipments from China hoping the tariff dispute will be resolved as they scramble to remerchandise…

Executive Edition April 18, 2025
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