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Black Diamond President on Raising Prices, Tariffs Strategies, and Managing Through Turbulence
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Industry Retailers Report on Black Friday Weekend Sales
Industry retailers share how Black Friday weekend turned out as the National Retail Federation weighs in on the larger holiday retail picture.
News December 4, 2024
Fewer Shoppers, More In-Person Shopping on Thanksgiving Weekend
There were fewer shoppers overall than last year through the five-day period from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, boosted with more in-person shopping, according to data shared by the National Retail…
News December 4, 2024
Opinion: Specialty Outdoor’s 2025 Barometer
One of my earliest backcountry trips taught me that in the outdoors, it’s the subtle signs that matter most. I had just graduated from my “backpacking in jeans” phase when…
News December 3, 2024
Canadian Ski Brand G3 is Making a Comeback
Sports and outdoor equipment distributor Canadawide Sports acquired Vancouver-based G3 Genuine Guide Gear (G3) earlier this month with plans to revitalize the backcountry skiiing and snowboarding brand after it hit…
News December 2, 2024
Trump’s Tariffs Will Fall to Consumers, Say Snowsports and Surf Brands
Snow and surf brands and retail experts share how companies are trying to navigate the potential new tariff landscape.
Executive Edition December 1, 2024
House of Sport Key to Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Success in Third Quarter
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its House of Sport concept to 75 to 100 locations by 2027, according to CFO Navdeep Gupta on the company’s third-quarter earnings call.
News November 26, 2024
Updated: Industry Brands Embrace Early Black Friday Deals, Specialty Accounts Struggle to Respond
Retailers weigh in on the early and deep discounting that is happening this holiday season with many industry brands. Plus, a look at the forces in the larger retail industry…
Executive Edition November 26, 2024
VF-Owned Dickies Moving to California After 102 Years in Texas
VF Corp., which was downgraded by S&P Global earlier this month, will also shutter a Virginia distribution center in the coming months, impacting 242 employees.
News November 25, 2024
