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Tilly’s Posts 22.9% Comp Sales Gain in Q1, Eyes Store Expansion as Turnaround Gains Traction
CEO Nate Smith said the company sees a credible path to profitability and is exploring store expansion for the first time in years.
News June 4, 2026
Tariff Refunds Are Still Flowing, But the Window to Act Is Closing
Billions have already been returned to importers, but a new legal dispute over “finally liquidated” entries is tightening deadlines. Here’s what companies should do now to protect their refunds.
News June 3, 2026
Kate Robertson Named Editor-in-Chief of Retail TouchPoints
Kate Robertson, who covered the outdoor industry for Shop Eat Surf Outdoor, has been named Editor-in-Chief of sister publication Retail TouchPoints.
News June 2, 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
West Marine’s Slow Capsize: Debt, Bad Weather, and a Pandemic Hangover Drive Chapter 11 Filing
The nation's largest marine retailer filed for Chapter 11 on May 17. The CEO's own words tell the story of how it got there. However, in one vendor's opinion, the…
News June 2, 2026
As Patagonia Cardiff Celebrates 20 Years, Patagonia Shares What’s Worked and What’s Next
The types of goods, events, and programs that have helped buoy their local success.
News June 2, 2026
Oboz Footwear Bets on New Leadership, Trail Running Expansion and a Louder Brand Voice
Oboz has rebuilt its senior leadership team with four hires in under a year, including Rock Fight co-hosts Colin True and David Karstad, and is re-entering trail running for SS27…
News June 1, 2026
REI’s San Diego Store Votes to Unionize as Co-op’s Anniversary Sale Beats Expectations
REI’s San Diego store voted to unionize, becoming the co-op’s 12th unionized location, while the company separately reported stronger-than-expected Anniversary Sale results despite a union-led boycott.
News May 29, 2026
Independent Retail Optimism Hits Lowest Point Among All Industries, NFIB Survey Finds
The National Federation of Independent Business reports that independent retail is the most pessimistic business segment in the country, with an Optimism Index of 94.1, the lowest of all industries…
News May 28, 2026
The Brands AI Will Recommend Are the Ones With Clean Data — Is Yours Ready?
The next time a shopper asks an AI agent to find the perfect wetsuit for a cold-water surf trip or the best pack for trail running, your brand either shows…
News May 28, 2026
