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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.

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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

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

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

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

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