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Inside the Strategy Behind Outdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis Rebuild
At the end of Day One in Minneapolis, Senior Vice President Lindsay Hubley walked SESO through the strategy behind Outdoor Retailer's redesign, the early numbers from the Wild Reach creator…
News August 21, 2026
Is the Independent Shop the Future of the Outdoor Industry? Inside Outdoor Retailer’s Big Debate Panel
Four industry veterans sat down at Outdoor Retailer to debate whether independent specialty shops still have a future in a market increasingly shaped by direct-to-consumer channels and marketplaces.
News August 20, 2026
Arc’teryx and Salomon Are Growing Like Crazy, and Both Are Opening Notable New Wholesale Doors
Arc'teryx and Salomon posted strong second-quarter growth, and both brands are now opening new wholesale doors, including a first-time Arc'teryx push into Dick's Sporting Goods.
News August 18, 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
Outdoor Retailer Opens This Week in Minneapolis — Here’s What’s on the Schedule
After months of buildup, Outdoor Retailer 2026 kicks off Wednesday in Minneapolis with a full day of education before the expo floor opens Thursday and Friday. Here is a look…
News August 18, 2026
Vuori Names New CMO from Abercrombie & Fitch
Vuori has hired a key figure from Abercrombie & Fitch's turnaround to lead its next phase of growth, the latest in a series of executive moves.
News August 17, 2026
AI Snapshot: How Carve Designs is Transforming Its Workflows with AI
VP of Marketing Jen Wilson on the tools she and the Carve Design team use most, the AI skills she looks for in the hiring process, and how AI might…
News August 17, 2026
West Marine’s Reorganization Plan Wins Court Approval, Clearing Last Hurdle Before Exiting Bankruptcy
A federal judge signed off on West Marine's plan to exit Chapter 11, formalizing who ends up owning the retailer and who gets left out.
News August 17, 2026
Yeti, Merrell, Birkenstock, Saucony: Strong Brands Appear to Be Outrunning a Shaky Macro Backdrop, for Now
Some key companies posted quarterly results Thursday, each beating its own guidance. Here's what's driving the strength, and what each company is still watching closely.
Executive Edition August 14, 2026
