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How Retailers and Brands are Winning on Reddit
As shoppers increasingly favor candid community advice over polished ads, retailers and brands are using authentic engagement and…
News June 9, 2026
T&C Surf’s Ryan Sugihara on Running a 55-Year-Old Brand in a Changed Industry
T&C Surf president Ryan Sugihara talks brand strategy, merchandising philosophy, and how the 55-year-old Hawaii retailer navigated the…
Executive Edition June 8, 2026
Zumiez Posts Eighth Straight Positive Comp Quarter But Flags Consumer Slowdown Late in Q1
Zumiez posted fiscal Q1 net sales of $193.3 million and comparable sales growth of 4%, but management flagged…
News June 5, 2026
Outside Days 2026 Draws Brands, Athletes and Policymakers Around a Single Urgent Question: Who Gets Outside?
Outside Days 2026 brought together outdoor consumers, brands, retailers, athletes, and policymakers in Denver for a multi-day gathering…
News June 4, 2026
Tilly’s Posts 22.9% Comp Sales Gain in Q1, Eyes Store Expansion as Turnaround Gains Traction
CEO Nate Smith said the company sees a credible path to profitability and is exploring store expansion for…
News June 4, 2026
Tariff Refunds Are Still Flowing, But the Window to Act Is Closing
Billions have already been returned to importers, but a new legal dispute over “finally liquidated” entries is tightening…
News June 3, 2026
Kate Robertson Named Editor-in-Chief of Retail TouchPoints
Kate Robertson, who covered the outdoor industry for Shop Eat Surf Outdoor, has been named Editor-in-Chief of sister…
News June 2, 2026
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
