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.
Tiffany Montgomery
Tiffany Montgomery is Content Director and Editor-in-Chief of Shop Eat Surf Outdoor, and oversees editorial direction for Retail TouchPoints and Impressions Magazine. She founded Shop Eat Surf in 2007 (acquired by Emerald in 2019) and led its 2025 expansion into Shop Eat Surf Outdoor. Previously a reporter and editor at The Orange County Register for more than a decade, covering beats ranging from police and city hall to the business of surf, retail, and restaurant industries.
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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 quarter to be tougher than the fourth.
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 examples of brands like Hoka, Jetboil and CamelBak that seemed crazy when they first launched but went on to become category leaders.
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.
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 program, and what comes next for the show.
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.
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.
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 at what is on tap.
AI Snapshot: How Carve Designs is Transforming Its Workflows with AI
VP of Marketing Jen Wilson on the tools she and the Carve Design team use most, the AI skills she looks for in the hiring process, and how AI might impact the industry in the next three years.
West Marine’s Reorganization Plan Wins Court Approval, Clearing Last Hurdle Before Exiting Bankruptcy
A federal judge signed off on West Marine’s plan to exit Chapter 11, formalizing who ends up owning the retailer and who gets left out.
Shaun Neff Lands Another Payday as Samsonite Buys BÉIS in $210 Million Deal
The Neff Headwear founder’s brand incubator is cashing out of one of its biggest bets yet, with Samsonite Group stepping in as the new owner of BÉIS.
Collective Shows Recap: New Exhibitors, Expanded Floorplan and What’s Ahead for 2027
A recap of Collective Shows, covering an expanded Pasea floorplan, new exhibitors and a handful of product themes on the show floor, from reversible solids to vintage surf.
