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DUER Co-founder on Expanding the Canadian Brand’s U.S. and European Retail Footprint
DUER is seizing opportunity in uncertainty, opening new stores in the U.S. while launching European operations through a partnership. REI and other retailers are fans of the brand.
News September 9, 2025
Updated: More Photos and Quotes from Surf Expo
We added many more photos and quotes from the show floor to our Surf Expo report.
News September 9, 2025
Dick’s Sporting Goods Closes Foot Locker Deal, Introduces North American Team
Longtime Nike exec Ann Freeman will work with Dick's Executive Chairman Ed Stack to lead Foot Locker North America alongside a new leadership team.
News September 8, 2025
Sunnyside Tested 100+ AI Tools for Actual Marketing Work; These Made the Cut
See the top picks that actually delivered results for content, CRO, customer service, and ad creative.
July 7
Ron Jon Surf Shop Founder Ron DiMenna Dies at Age 88
DiMenna founded Ron Jon in 1959 on the New Jersey Shore and expanded its retail fleet along the East Coast.
News September 8, 2025
Backcountry Makes Second Acquisition; Former CFO Kevin Lenau Moves to Interim CEO
Backcountry has acquired cycling retailer Velotech Inc., which operates BikeTiresDirect, Western Bikeworks, and TriSports.
News September 4, 2025
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 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 how the crucial summer selling season turned out.
Executive Edition September 4, 2025
Made in U.S.A. Outdoor Apparel Brand NW Alpine Is Shutting Down
Founder Bill Amos said the company's finances, lower consumer confidence, and a "floundering" outdoor industry have made continuing untenable.
News September 3, 2025
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 have faced large scale workforce reductions, says co-founder April Peterson, who recently…
News September 2, 2025
