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Fewer Shoppers, More In-Person Shopping on Thanksgiving Weekend

There were fewer shoppers overall than last year through the five-day period from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, boosted…

News December 4, 2024
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Opinion: Specialty Outdoor’s 2025 Barometer

One of my earliest backcountry trips taught me that in the outdoors, it’s the subtle signs that matter…

News December 3, 2024
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Canadian Ski Brand G3 is Making a Comeback

Sports and outdoor equipment distributor Canadawide Sports acquired Vancouver-based G3 Genuine Guide Gear (G3) earlier this month with…

News December 2, 2024
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Trump’s Tariffs Will Fall to Consumers, Say Snowsports and Surf Brands

Snow and surf brands and retail experts share how companies are trying to navigate the potential new tariff…

Executive Edition December 1, 2024
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House of Sport Key to Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Success in Third Quarter

Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its House of Sport concept to 75 to 100 locations by 2027, according…

News November 26, 2024
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Updated: Industry Brands Embrace Early Black Friday Deals, Specialty Accounts Struggle to Respond

Retailers weigh in on the early and deep discounting that is happening this holiday season with many industry…

Executive Edition November 26, 2024
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VF-Owned Dickies Moving to California After 102 Years in Texas

VF Corp., which was downgraded by S&P Global earlier this month, will also shutter a Virginia distribution center…

News November 25, 2024
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Rumpl Takes a Fresh Approach to Black Friday as It Looks to Rightsize Business

The Portland-based blanket maker couldn’t keep up with demand through the pandemic. Now, the company is rightsizing its…

Executive Edition November 25, 2024
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Updated: Burton and Union Binding Co. Elect to Collaborate Rather Than Compete on New Union Step On Binding

Union Binding CEO Martino Fumagalli and Burton Chief Product Officer Chris Cunningham share why two fierce competitors and…

News November 22, 2024
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