Kontoor Brands Names Arc’teryx Executive to Lead Helly Hansen North America Sport
Kontoor Brands has a new leader for Helly Hansen's North America Sport business. The hire comes as at…
News August 27, 2026
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Surf Expo Introduces Tidal Reach Creator Program Preview for September Show, With Bigger Expansion Planned for January
Surf Expo is bringing its own content creator play to the floor this September, with plans to scale…
News August 26, 2026
“Don’t Fight the Fun”: Tom Ruiz Named CEO of Fun Day Surf
The longtime surf industry sales leader, who helped build brands like Volcom, Salty Crew and Seager, on joining…
News August 26, 2026
Backcountry’s House Brand Gets a New Name: BGA
Backcountry's private label line steps out from under the retailer's name, rebranding as BGA and marking the latest…
News August 26, 2026
Foot Locker Drags Down Dick’s Outlook as Brand Promotions Spread Across the Market
"I think the market is going to continue to be promotional through the balance of the year," said…
News August 25, 2026
Comerford’s Warning to Retailers: Evolve Your Assortment or Get Left Behind
At Outdoor Retailer's Education Day, Eoin Comerford, founder of Outsize Consulting and former CEO of Moosejaw, outlined the…
News August 24, 2026
Outdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis Debut Felt Like a Genuine Reset
This was the first show where the industry appeared to stop comparing Outdoor Retailer to what it used…
News August 21, 2026
Inside the Strategy Behind Outdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis Rebuild
At the end of Day One in Minneapolis, Senior Vice President Lindsay Hubley walked SESO through the strategy…
News August 21, 2026
Is the Independent Shop the Future of the Outdoor Industry? Inside Outdoor Retailer’s Big Debate Panel
Four industry veterans sat down at Outdoor Retailer to debate whether independent specialty shops still have a future…
News August 20, 2026
