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A historic brick mill with workers in its windows beside Minus33 President Lawson Glidden holding a wool sock in front of a knitting machine.

Merino Brand Minus33 and the New Hampshire Wool Mill That Reinvented Itself

As the family-owned company turns 110, Minus33 President Lawson Glidden talks about the pivot from wool broadcloth to…

News November 5, 2026
Hydro Flask

Hydro Flask and Osprey Owner Helen of Troy Rejects $1.6 Billion Bid from Spectrum Brands and Oaktree

Empower Brands, owned by Spectrum Brands and Oaktree, took its bid for the Hydro Flask and Osprey parent…

News November 4, 2026
Shoppers look at backpacks displayed on a wooden wall at an REI store.

Osprey Named REI Co-op’s Vendor Partner of the Year for 2026

REI Co-op named Osprey its top vendor partner for 2026 and gave divisional awards in footwear, apparel, and…

News November 3, 2026
Alyson Winters, General Manager of the Gifts & Convenience Division of Food Pantry, in TRH Inspired amid pink robes, totes and logo apparel.

Inside Food Pantry, the Hawaii Retailer Running Nearly 40 Stores Under Many Names

Most shoppers at a Food Pantry-owned gift store never realize they are shopping a chain. Alyson Winters, General…

News November 3, 2026
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RVCA, Rip Curl, and Reef to Exhibit at The Launch by SIMA

Jack's Surf Shop, Hobie Surf Shop, and Spyder Surf Shop are among the specialty retailers signed up for…

News November 2, 2026
Rip Curl

Rip Curl Parent KMD Brands Enters Exclusive Talks with Hurley Owner Bluestar Alliance

KMD Brands, the parent of Rip Curl, Kathmandu, and Oboz, has granted exclusivity to Bluestar Alliance, owner of…

News November 2, 2026
Columbia shop with jackets on mannequins and racks beneath lighted Columbia signs.

Columbia Sportswear Raises Low End of 2026 Forecast After Third-Quarter Results Top Its Outlook

Columbia Sportswear raised the low end of its 2026 forecast after some delayed fall orders shipped sooner than…

News October 29, 2026
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DoorDash to Acquire Instacart in $17 Billion Deal

The companies say the combination would give stores of every size the kinds of technology the biggest online…

News October 29, 2026
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The North Face Grows 4% in VF’s Q2, and CEO Says the Brand Can Double Over Time

The North Face grew across categories, with an expanded Nuptse push and its U.S. Ski & Snowboard partnership…

News October 28, 2026
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