Kate Robertson, who covered the outdoor industry for Shop Eat Surf Outdoor, has been named Editor-in-Chief of sister publication Retail TouchPoints.
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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.
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 tracked and the only one to fall below the all-firms baseline.
Outdoor Retailer Industry Day Tackles Key Issues at Minneapolis Show in August
Outdoor Retailer has unveiled the Industry Day program for its August 2026 show in Minneapolis, building an afternoon agenda around some of the most debated questions in the outdoor business, from the future of the independent retailer to who the outdoor consumer is becoming.
Rip Curl, Oboz Parent KMD Brands Begins Strategic Review After Recapitalization
Eoin Comerford, founder of Outside Consulting and former CEO of Moosejaw, provided some context to SESO on why he thinks KMD Brands is launching this review now.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports Q1 Growth, Details Foot Locker ‘Fast Break’ Progress
Foot Locker reported positive comp sales for the first time since Q4 of 2024. Dick’s execs explained how they’re taking a low-capital approach to transforming the company as it builds momentum toward a major marketing push for back-to-school.
Authentic Brands Group Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Lee
Lee generates approximately $1.5 billion in annual retail-equivalent sales across 73 countries, with nearly 40% coming from outside the US and Canada, according to Authentic.
Authentic Brands Group Elevates Matt Maddox to CEO as IPO Plans Solidify
Matt Maddox will lead day-to-day operations at Authentic Brands Group while founder Jamie Salter shifts to executive chairman, a move that aligns with the company’s expected public-market push and continued acquisition strategy.
North Face Surges and Vans Shows Life in Americas as VF Corp. Returns to Full-Year Revenue Growth
VF Corporation returned to full-year revenue growth for the first time in three years, powered by growth at The North Face and Timberland. Vans showed early signs of life in the Americas, but the brand has not returned to global growth.
Amer Sports CEO: We’re ‘Taking Share Globally’
The parent company of Arc’teryx, Salomon and other outdoor and sports brands reported a blockbuster first quarter Tuesday and raised its full-year guidance.
Merrell and Saucony Lead Broad-Based Q1 Turnaround for Wolverine Worldwide
Wolverine Worldwide beat first-quarter expectations on all key metrics, with Saucony posting a record quarter and Merrell extending its U.S. market share streak, even as the company navigates tariff headwinds and monitors the impact of the Iran conflict on global supply chains.
Yeti Posts Strong Q1 on Wholesale Surge, Raises Full-Year Outlook
Yeti posted 8% first-quarter sales growth and its best wholesale quarter in more than three years, while raising its full-year earnings outlook despite a $0.09 per share tariff hit and softness in corporate sales.
