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REI Names Former Foot Locker Exec Kim Waldmann as Chief Commercial Officer

Waldmann, Foot Locker's former global chief customer officer, will oversee REI's stores, e-commerce and operations.

News March 4, 2026
Salty Crew Gear Matters Campaign

Salty Crew Helps Drive Globe International Growth in First Half

Salty Crew, the surf, fish, and dive apparel brand Globe acquired that has developed into one of its…

News March 4, 2026
Free People Movement

Customers Remain “Highly Engaged,” Says URBN CEO Richard Hayne

Urban Outfitters reported record Q4 and full-year FY26 results as consumer confidence edged up in February.

News March 3, 2026
Merrell It Starts Outside

Merrell Simplifies Going Outdoors with “It Starts Outside” Brand Platform

Merrell's first global brand platform shows the outdoors as accessible to all in campaign launched under CMO Richard…

News March 2, 2026
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Thread Wallets Eyes $19M Revenue Year with Expanded Product Push

Thread Wallets CEO Colby Bauer and Chief Brand Officer Trevor Reese shared new products, revenue targets, and the…

News March 2, 2026
Kristin Shane of REI

REI Chief Merchant Kristin Shane on AI and Peak 28

Shane, who joined REI in March 2025, discusses how the retailer is rolling out AI across its workforce,…

News March 2, 2026
Kiosk Skate Shop, Val Surf, Slappy's Garage, etnies, éS, and Emerica

Etnies, éS, and Emerica Closed E-Commerce Sites for Skate Shop Day

The initiative redirected online shoppers to independent skate retailers instead, while the brands’ team riders, distributors, sales representatives,…

News February 27, 2026
Lightspeed Webinar Feb 26

How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Win in a Marketplace World: Watch the Replay

Lightspeed's Roslyn Gombe and Ryan Baillie share data-backed strategies to help independent retailers drive foot traffic, build loyalty…

News February 27, 2026
Outdoor Retailer 2025

Outdoor Retailer Expands “Gear of Tomorrow” with University Partners

Outdoor Retailer is partnering with two universities for its August 2026 show in Minneapolis, embedding wearable tech research…

News February 26, 2026
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