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New OR Show Director on Minneapolis, Wild Reach, and What He Wants the Industry to Take Away

From the decision to take the show to Minneapolis to what a few days at Outdoor Retailer 2026…

News July 16, 2026
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Foot Locker Adding Salomon Raises a Question for Outdoor Retailers, Says Powell

Foot Locker will add Salomon's XT-6 to its lineup starting July 19, a move advisor Matt Powell says…

News July 15, 2026
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Vail Resorts Unveils New “Epic Experience” Strategy, Says Pass and Acquisitions Were “Not the End Goal”

Vail Resorts is rolling out a multi-year guest experience overhaul called "Epic Experience," investing in food, private lessons,…

News July 15, 2026
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SIMA’s Waterman’s Ball Returns This Week to Celebrate Surfing Icons and Protect Oceans

SIMA's Waterman's Ball returns Friday, July 17 to The Ranch at Laguna Beach, honoring Greg MacGillivray, Matt Biolos…

News July 14, 2026
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DoorDash-Shopify Integration Creates On-Demand Delivery for Independent and Smaller Retailers

DoorDash's new Shopify integration will allow smaller brick-and-mortar businesses to offer their customers on-demand delivery.

News July 14, 2026
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This Thursday! The Margin Squeeze Is Real: What Brands and Retailers Need to Know About Tariffs, EPR, and AI

The surf, outdoor, and active lifestyle industry is navigating a difficult convergence of trade policy uncertainty, new sustainability…

News July 14, 2026
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Meet SESO’s 2026 Class of Young Leaders Shaping Surf, Outdoor and Active Lifestyle

This year's honorees are scaling brands, streamlining operations, and modernizing family businesses - and all are age 40…

News July 13, 2026
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Osprey and Hydro Flask Power Helen of Troy’s Home and Outdoor Rebound

Helen of Troy's Q1 earnings show Osprey leading Home and Outdoor segment growth, with Hydro Flask and OXO…

News July 9, 2026
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Brixton Expands Distribution to Kohl’s

Oceanside, Calif.-based Brixton is now part of Kohl's back-to-school assortment, marking a new retail channel for the action…

News July 9, 2026
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Strategy & Planning Series