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GSI Outdoors is Family-Owned Again. Now It Has a New CEO to Match.
Back under founders Don, Ian, and Kathy Scott's ownership, new CEO Shawn Hostetter talks about his outdoor roots, his vision for the brand, and what's coming in 2027.
News June 23, 2026
Sorel Names Former Allbirds CEO Joe Vernachio President, Cory Long Exits
The former Allbirds CEO and Mountain Hardwear President returns to the Columbia Sportswear portfolio as Sorel works through a multiyear footwear market reset.
News June 18, 2026
From REI to Alpenglow Sports, Here Are the Retailers Registered for Outdoor Retailer 2026 in Minneapolis
As the August show at the Minneapolis Convention Center approaches, the registered retail buyer list already includes REI, Athleta, Great Outdoor Provision Co., Gearhead Outfitters, Bespoke Post, The Trail Head,…
News June 17, 2026
How PARKIT Transformed Wholesale with Elastic
Learn how PARKIT Co. revolutionized their B2B wholesale strategy, optimized operations, and empowered retail partners by switching to Elastic Suite.
April 13
When AI Meets Authenticity: How Active Lifestyle Brands Are Protecting What Makes Them Different
In a Shop Eat Surf Outdoor webinar, Candy Harris, Justin Regan, and Ryan Hitzel talked about the AI tools that are changing everything, the fundamentals that aren't, and what keeps…
News June 16, 2026
The Ascent: From Volcom to Paul Frank to Z Supply, Ann Fong Spent 30 Years Building a Career at Brands She Loves — And She’s Not Done Yet
In May, Fong won the Orange County Business Journal 2026 CFO Lifetime Achievement Award. Now she's focused on what comes next: scaling Z Supply to $300 million.
News June 15, 2026
Ryan Hitzel, Candy Harris, Justin Regan to Discuss Brand Indentity in the Age of AI
The discussion at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET will open with the big picture. Is AI a disruption on the scale of the shift to mobile and social, or is…
News June 11, 2026
Is Surf Back? Four Executives on the Momentum Building in the Industry
Rip Curl CEO Ashley Reade, Vissla CEO Paul Naude, SIMA president Vipe Desai, WRV's LG Shaw and more on the cultural and commercial forces behind surfing's upswing.
Executive Edition June 10, 2026
How Retailers and Brands are Winning on Reddit
As shoppers increasingly favor candid community advice over polished ads, retailers and brands are using authentic engagement and new commerce tools to turn trusted conversations into measurable sales, says Anna…
News June 9, 2026
T&C Surf’s Ryan Sugihara on Running a 55-Year-Old Brand in a Changed Industry
T&C Surf president Ryan Sugihara talks brand strategy, merchandising philosophy, and how the 55-year-old Hawaii retailer navigated the surf industry's turbulent years.
Executive Edition June 8, 2026
