Obermeyer Appoints Former Mammut GM Kris Kuster CEO
Kuster will lead the Aspen-based ski and outerwear brand as it looks to transform into a premium year-round…
News June 3, 2025
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Helly Hansen Sale to Kontoor Brands Closes
Kontoor, which has deep relationships with high volume retailers through its Wrangler and Lee brands, sees a big…
News June 2, 2025
Key Skate and Snow Retailer Tactics Acquired by New Lakai Owner
The new owners of skate shoe brand Lakai are moving into retail by buying Tactics, a major online…
News May 30, 2025
Vail Resorts CEO Kirsten Lynch Exits
Former CEO and Executive Chairperson Rob Katz will take the helm once more.
News May 27, 2025
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
Natural Selection, X Games and Snow League Are Leading an Action Sports Event Boom – Why Now?
At a time when some of the industry’s biggest brands have struggled to thrive even before tariff turmoil,…
Executive Edition May 12, 2025
Rossignol Appoints Outdoor Veteran Adam Ketcheson Chief Commercial Officer
Ketcheson is the former chief commercial officer of Canada's Mountain Equipment Company.
News May 7, 2025
Opinion: Fate of My Business Rests on China Tariffs Resolution
Small brands will be especially hard hit if the new tariffs on China stay in place. Autumn owner…
News April 16, 2025
Former WSL Revenue Chief Cherie Cohen Shares Why She Moved to X Games
Well-regarded WSL executive Cherie Cohen has joined X Games as global chief revenue officer. SESO asked about her…
News April 11, 2025
“Who Knows What Tomorrow Will Bring?”: How Brands and Retailers Are Navigating Tariff Swings
Leaders at TravisMathew, C3 Worldwide, I-SEA, RVCA, Katin, Mervin Manufacturing, Seager and more share how they are navigating…
Executive Edition April 10, 2025
Update: OIA Provides Information on Tariffs, Solicits Help from Industry
From tariff rates to what’s exempt, Ron Sorini and Megan Costello of Sorini, Samet & Associates demystified details…
News April 9, 2025
