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Retail Check In With Powder7 Ski Shop in Golden, Colorado

Shopping for skis or soft goods at Powder7 in Golden, Colorado, feels different than at a traditional retailer.…

News December 5, 2023
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Fair Harbor Sees Meticulous Distro Strategy Pay Off for Wholesale

Fair Harbor is rapidly expanding in the outdoor, boutique, and better department store channels, and is making inroads…

News December 5, 2023
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Core Outdoor Market $5.3 Billion Larger Since Pandemic

While it’s been a tough year in the outdoor industry as companies and retailers work through excess inventory…

News December 4, 2023
Journeys will ramp holiday promotions to stay competitive

Journeys to Ramp Holiday Promotions to Stay Competitive

Genesco Inc. CEO Mimi Vaughn said retail competitors have been more promotional than expected this holiday season, and…

Executive Edition December 4, 2023
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How Founded Outdoors Gives Entrepreneurs a Lift

Starting a business in the outdoor industry can be intimidating. There are many well-established companies with decades or…

News December 1, 2023
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Zumiez Q3 Sales Down Amid Market Volatility, Promotional Environment

The important industry customer provided an update on how major categories performed, including the continuing struggles in footwear,…

Executive Edition December 1, 2023
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Tilly’s Works to Improve Merchandise Mix in Final Quarter of Fiscal Year

Inflation continues to tamp down on consumer spending as executives recapped Black Friday, shared their thoughts on promotions…

Executive Edition December 1, 2023
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VF Corp. Lays Off About 500 Under Reinvent Turnaround Plan

The company confirmed to SES today that the global cuts impact salaried positions at all brands, geographies, and…

News November 30, 2023
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Liberated Names Jenna Woodhull Global Head of Women’s Product

Woodhull spent the past 10 years at Brixton, most recently serving as chief merchandising officer. She is also…

News November 30, 2023
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