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URBN CEO Dismisses Macro Fears as Shoppers Prioritize Style and Fashion Over Price
Urban Outfitters CEO Richard Hayne breaks down why media concerns over consumer health are overstated, how long the "fuller bottom" fashion cycle may last, and what powered a record $1.66…
News August 27, 2026
SIMA Super Summit 2026 to Center on Leadership in the Surf Industry
SIMA's 2026 Super Summit lands in Laguna Beach on September 22 with a leadership-focused lineup, including Tilly's CEO Nate Smith discussing leadership and the next generation of shoppers.
News August 27, 2026
Kontoor Brands Names Arc’teryx Executive to Lead Helly Hansen North America Sport
Kontoor Brands has a new leader for Helly Hansen's North America Sport business. The hire comes as at least one Wall Street analyst questions the brand's growth prospects in the…
News August 27, 2026
MELIN Engineers Vo2, An All-New Collection Built For The Runner
melin launches Vo2, its most technically advanced running collection to date, engineered and tested by runners to solve the demands of the road. Featuring lightweight, sweat-resistant, antimicrobial performance, reflective accents,…
August 21
Surf Expo Introduces Tidal Reach Creator Program Preview for September Show, With Bigger Expansion Planned for January
Surf Expo is bringing its own content creator play to the floor this September, with plans to scale it into a bigger, year-round initiative by January — fresh off the…
News August 26, 2026
“Don’t Fight the Fun”: Tom Ruiz Named CEO of Fun Day Surf
The longtime surf industry sales leader, who helped build brands like Volcom, Salty Crew and Seager, on joining Jamie O'Brien's Fun Day Surf, the brand's wholesale expansion, and more.
News August 26, 2026
Backcountry’s House Brand Gets a New Name: BGA
Backcountry's private label line steps out from under the retailer's name, rebranding as BGA and marking the latest move in the company's growing owned-brand portfolio.
News August 26, 2026
Foot Locker Drags Down Dick’s Outlook as Brand Promotions Spread Across the Market
"I think the market is going to continue to be promotional through the balance of the year," said Ed Stack, Dick's Sporting Goods Executive Chairman, and he expects the third…
News August 25, 2026
Comerford’s Warning to Retailers: Evolve Your Assortment or Get Left Behind
At Outdoor Retailer's Education Day, Eoin Comerford, founder of Outsize Consulting and former CEO of Moosejaw, outlined the risk retailers take on by not bringing in new brands, and shared…
News August 24, 2026
Outdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis Debut Felt Like a Genuine Reset
This was the first show where the industry appeared to stop comparing Outdoor Retailer to what it used to be and simply showed up for what it has become.
News August 21, 2026
