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Timberland’s Nina Flood on the Brand’s Transformation
Refreshing planning, leadership and marketing have all played a role in returning Timberland to growth, said Flood at NRF 2026.
News January 13, 2026
The North Face’s Caroline Brown on Balancing Performance and Mass Appeal
“We are really proud of it,” Brown said of TNF’s mainstream success at NRF 2026. “We own it. It's what makes us the largest outdoor brand in the world today.”
News January 13, 2026
Vans President Sun Choe Shares Details About Ongoing Turnaround
Product excellence over sales volume, a clearer purpose and a freshened-up team are some of the ways Choe is aiming to return Vans to growth.
News January 13, 2026
AVID Builds a Retailer-First Future with Elastic
As AVID Sportswear enters its next chapter of growth, the brand is doubling down on what has always set it apart: strong partnerships that put retailers first. To make that…
January 6
Zumiez Holiday Sales: North America Increases 6.5%
Strong holiday results at Zumiez in North America were offset by a year-over-year decline in Europe.
News January 13, 2026
Dick’s Sporting Goods Chairman Ed Stack on House of Sport, Corporate Culture and Fixing Foot Locker
At NRF 2026, Stack shared the origin story of the House of Sport, what employees at Dick’s all have in common, and how the company will continue the tough turnaround job at Foot Locker.
News January 12, 2026
REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton on How the Co-op is Changing, Ecommerce and AI
Laughton elaborated on the Peak 28 three-year strategy, building a sustainable future while preserving values, and bringing a human element to the outdoor retailer’s approach to technology at NRF 2026.
News January 12, 2026
Updated: Photos and Report from Surf Expo January
Brands such as Salty Crew, Florence, Roark, Katin, Dark Seas, Seager, Jetty, Rhythm, I-SEA, Make Scents, Reef, Olukai, Melin, Outerknown, Oakley, Thread Wallets met with many retailers at the show.
News January 9, 2026
Helen of Troy Reports Sales Decline in Home and Outdoor Sector
Decreased club channel sales, softer wholesale demand and competition led to a net sales decrease in home and outdoor, with Hydro Flask recording soft sales while Osprey posted more positive…
News January 8, 2026
Surfing Stars to Appear at Surf Expo
Both current and former well-known professional surfers are hitting the Surf Expo show floor this week along with the buyers and brands attending.
News January 7, 2026
