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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
News May 28, 2026
Outdoor Retailer Industry Day Tackles Key Issues at Minneapolis Show in AugustÂ
Outdoor Retailer has unveiled the Industry Day program for its August 2026 show in Minneapolis, building an afternoon…
News May 27, 2026
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…
News May 27, 2026
Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports Q1 Growth, Details Foot Locker ‘Fast Break’ ProgressÂ
Foot Locker reported positive comp sales for the first time since Q4 of 2024. Dick’s execs explained how…
News May 27, 2026
