Sorel Names Former Allbirds CEO Joe Vernachio President, Cory Long Exits
The former Allbirds CEO and Mountain Hardwear President returns to the Columbia Sportswear portfolio as Sorel works through…
News June 18, 2026
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From REI to Alpenglow Sports, Here Are the Retailers Registered for Outdoor Retailer 2026 in Minneapolis
As the August show at the Minneapolis Convention Center approaches, the registered retail buyer list already includes REI,…
News June 17, 2026
When AI Meets Authenticity: How Active Lifestyle Brands Are Protecting What Makes Them Different
In a Shop Eat Surf Outdoor webinar, Candy Harris, Justin Regan, and Ryan Hitzel talked about the AI…
News June 16, 2026
The Ascent: From Volcom to Paul Frank to Z Supply, Ann Fong Spent 30 Years Building a Career at Brands She Loves — And She’s Not Done Yet
In May, Fong won the Orange County Business Journal 2026 CFO Lifetime Achievement Award. Now she's focused on…
News June 15, 2026
Ryan Hitzel, Candy Harris, Justin Regan to Discuss Brand Indentity in the Age of AI
The discussion at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET will open with the big picture. Is AI a disruption…
News June 11, 2026
How Retailers and Brands are Winning on Reddit
As shoppers increasingly favor candid community advice over polished ads, retailers and brands are using authentic engagement and…
News June 9, 2026
Zumiez Posts Eighth Straight Positive Comp Quarter But Flags Consumer Slowdown Late in Q1

Zumiez posted fiscal Q1 net sales of $193.3 million and comparable sales growth of 4%, but management flagged…
News June 5, 2026
Outside Days 2026 Draws Brands, Athletes and Policymakers Around a Single Urgent Question: Who Gets Outside?
Outside Days 2026 brought together outdoor consumers, brands, retailers, athletes, and policymakers in Denver for a multi-day gathering…
News June 4, 2026
Tilly’s Posts 22.9% Comp Sales Gain in Q1, Eyes Store Expansion as Turnaround Gains Traction
CEO Nate Smith said the company sees a credible path to profitability and is exploring store expansion for…
News June 4, 2026
