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L.L.Bean Inks Wholesale Partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

L.L.Bean Inks Wholesale Partnership with Academy Sports + Outdoors

Academy Sports + Outdoors customers will now have access to a selection of L.L.Bean products in-store and online, part of L.L. Bean’s strategy to expand its wholesale footprint. According to…

News August 30, 2023
Checking in with Outdoor Specialty Store Angles Sports in Longmont, Colorado

Checking in with Outdoor Specialty Store Angles Sports in Longmont, Colorado

The Daily checked in with independent outdoor retailer Angles Sports in downtown Longmont, Colorado to talk about business trends, early season reads on ski equipment, and what products are working…

News August 30, 2023
Inside the Industry: Boardriders Sale Update, Plus RVCA, DC, Element Global GMs

Inside the Industry: Boardriders Sale Update, Plus RVCA, DC, Element Global GMs

We have the latest on the upcoming Boardriders sale to Authentic Brands Group, plus profiles of three global general managers and what they might do next.

Executive Edition August 29, 2023

Ryan Wist to Xcel Wetsuits as VP of Global Sales

Wist joins after 17 years at Rip Curl, where he last served as director of national wholesale sales.

News August 29, 2023
Retail Check-In: How Back-to-School is Shaping Up

Retail Check-In: How Back-to-School is Shaping Up

Shop Eat Surf visited Vans, Herschel, Tilly’s, Urban Outfitters, and other industry partners and competitors to get a read on what’s trending for the critical back-to-school selling season.

Executive Edition August 28, 2023
Outdoor Product Highlights from Overland Expo Mountain West

Outdoor Product Highlights from Overland Expo Mountain West

Among the adventure 4×4 rigs and van life setups at Overland Expo Mountain West in Loveland, Colorado last week, several outdoor gear, hardgoods and apparel brands were showcasing new products.…

News August 28, 2023
Nordstrom Sales Fall Across Both Banners

Nordstrom Sales Fall Across Both Banners

The retailer grew profitability but is seeing softer traffic and historic highs on shrinkage.

Executive Edition August 25, 2023
Hardgoods Downturn Puts Squeeze on Globe International’s Full-Year Sales, Profit

Hardgoods Downturn Puts Squeeze on Globe International’s Full-Year Sales, Profit

CEO: Globe ended its fiscal year in a “much stronger financial position” as a trend in improving profitability is expected to continue.

News August 25, 2023
Icebreaker President Talks Product Expansion, Brand Strategy

Icebreaker President Talks Product Expansion, Brand Strategy

Merino-wool outdoor apparel brand icebreaker is in a battle against synthetic clothing. The company began with a focus on natural performance apparel comprised of “next-to-skin” categories, mostly base layers. Now…

News August 24, 2023
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series