Sanuk VP and GM Katie Pruitt on Collaborating with Free People
Footwear brand Sanuk has partnered with Free People for a new capsule collection. Learn about the collaboration and…
News April 22, 2026
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Outdoor Retailer 2026 Opens Registration, Launches “Make It Yours” Campaign
OR's new campaign invites the outdoor industry to shape the future of Outdoor Retailer through participation, collaboration, feedback…
News April 21, 2026
Buyer Registration is Officially Open for Surf Expo September 2026
A long list of brands and retailers have already registered for Surf Expo, which runs from Sept. 16…
News April 20, 2026
Why MEC’s Store Investments Are Paying Off
Mountain Equipment Company's Chief Merchandising Officer Chris Speyer and VP of Marketing Michele Guimond share how the Canadian…
News April 16, 2026
Vuori Appoints Heather Archibald as First Chief Product Officer
Archibald has previously served in product and merchandising roles at Rothy's, Title Nine, Gap and more.
News April 15, 2026
Backcountry Launches Brand Incubator, Acquires Utah-Based Coalatree
Coalatree President JM Fabrizi will lead Backcountry Garage, a new innovation platform and brand incubator for emerging outdoor…
News April 14, 2026
How Specialty Retailers Use AI to Boost Margins
Independent retailers are using AI for buying, operations and marketing. Learn practical tips to save time and increase…
News April 14, 2026
Outdoor Research Announces President Roger Barton is Departing
Barton joined Outdoor Research in 2018, initially leading finance and operations, before becoming president in 2020.
News April 13, 2026
Mervin Manufacturing Acquired; Q&A with CEO Anthony DeRocco
Mervin Manufacturing, the snow company behind Lib Tech and GNU, has been acquired by Eugene-based Spring Capital Group.…
News April 10, 2026
