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Mt. Bachelor Reopens for Limited Operations

We followed up with Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon, which may be giving us a small glimpse of…

News May 20, 2020
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Kohl’s to Carry TOMS Shoes in 2020

TOMS will be sold at Kohl’s starting this year, according to Kohl’s CEO Michelle Gass. She also discussed…

News May 19, 2020
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Hi-Tech Owner on Business Trends Since Hawaii Opened Up

Retailers in Hawaii have begun to open up, so we checked in with Kim Ball, who owns the…

News May 19, 2020
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The Big Plunge

There’s no dodging the issue: the COVID-19 pandemic has left many companies in the paddling industry—as with countless…

News May 15, 2020
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Walmart and Moosejaw Seek New Consumers

Two new brands of backpacking packs, lightweight tents, waterproof jackets, and all-in-one stoves are coming soon to a…

News May 15, 2020
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Billabong Launches Boardshort Program to Help Core Retailers

“None of us would be here today if it weren’t for the iconic surf shops that helped shape…

News May 14, 2020
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Core Retailers More Optimistic About Surviving Crisis

Highlights from a new ActionWatch survey of core retailers showed several positive signs.

News May 13, 2020
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Glik’s Pleasantly Surprised by Reopening Results

What industry customer Glik's is seeing so far in stores that have opened.

News May 13, 2020
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Name: Jennifer Pharr Davis Company: Blue Ridge Hiking Company Title: Founder and Owner Location: Asheville, North Carolina The…

News May 11, 2020
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Strategy & Planning Series
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