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Patagonia Brings Wetsuit Repair Tour to Chicago’s Cold Water Surfers

Great Lakes surfers took advantage of free repair services from Patagonia and rounded out the weekend with a…

News May 16, 2025
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Five New Retailer Members

Retailers in Michigan, Maryland, South Dakota, and Wisconsin joined GOA ahead of its Connect Show in June.

News May 16, 2025
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Dick’s-Foot Locker Merger Driven by Nike’s Renewed Wholesale Focus, Says Dick’s Chairman

Dick’s announced plans Thursday to acquire Foot Locker’s global 2,400-store footprint in a deal valued at $2.5 billion.

News May 15, 2025
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Volcom Veterans Share Plans for European Business

SESO spoke with Joost Grootswagers and Antoine Lanusse about why they invested their own money to take over…

News May 14, 2025
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Revelyst Brands to Venture into Celebrity Collabs, Toys, Snacks, Publishing

On the heels of its sold-out Fox Racing and rapper Travis Scott collab, Simms Fishing, Bushnell Golf, and…

News May 14, 2025
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New Tariff Rates on China a Reprieve, but Still Too High, Say Brands and Trade Groups

Tariffs on products from China are still “highest in our lifetime." Comments from Vissla, C3, Wild Rye, La…

News May 13, 2025
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Opinion: Surf Shop Day Highlights Importance of Shops in Surf Culture

Celebrate surf culture and the independent shops that are the cornerstone of global surf communities on May 17.

News May 9, 2025
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Wanted: Young Leaders to Watch Submissions

We are looking for team members who are 40 years old or younger and are making a positive…

News May 9, 2025
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Tariffs to Strain Yeti Inventory in 2025; Some New Products to Debut Outside of U.S., Others Delayed

Recent tariff increases to as high as 145% on products from China will put a strain on the…

News May 8, 2025
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Strategy & Planning Series
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