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“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
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
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
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
