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Eddie Bauer Retail Initiates Chapter 11 Process, Seeks Buyer
Eddie Bauer's retail operator will begin liquidating sales at its more than 180 locations in Canada and the U.S. and winding down some stores as it looks for a buyer.
News February 9, 2026
Corrected – Jack’s Surfboards: Three of the Top 10 Brands Are Not Surf Brands
Three of the Top 10 selling brands at Jack's in men's and the top selling brand in women's have nothing to do with surf at arguably the most influential surf…
News February 5, 2026
How AI Is Changing Shopping, and How Retailers Are Responding
Retailers and experts shared their insights on how to capture more online shoppers as their behaviors shift in the age of artificial intelligence.
Executive Edition February 5, 2026
Ongoing U.S. Challenges Dampen Columbia Sportswear’s Full-Year Results
Columbia CEO Tim Boyle commented on tariffs and how the rumored Eddie Bauer retail bankruptcy could impact the company as the Columbia brand reported modest gains and Mountain Hardwear, Sorel…
News February 4, 2026
Outdoor Retailer Announces Content Creator Program for August Show
The Wild Reach Initiative will bring 150 content creators with an outdoor focus to the show to produce unscripted content from the trade show floor.
News February 4, 2026
Zumiez 100k: Where Recognition, Competition, and Culture Collide
Zumiez's annual 100k celebration is not your usual corporate recognition retreat. We take a deep dive into how 700-plus door Zumiez uses the over-the-top party, in addition to extensive teaching…
News February 3, 2026
Rip Curl, Oboz Parent Shares Holiday Results, Turnaround Update
Sales at Rip Curl, Oboz and Kathmandu increased in the first five months of fiscal 2026, according to KMD Brands.
News February 2, 2026
Strong U.S. Demand for HOKA and UGG Drive Record Results at Deckers Brands
Tariffs had less of an impact on third-quarter results than expected as both DTC and wholesale sales grew at HOKA and UGG.
News January 30, 2026
Columbia Sportswear Targets Super Bowl Fans with Bear Poop Beer
The beer, aimed to bring "a taste of the outdoors" to sports fans stuck inside, is part of Columbia's head-turning new marketing strategy.
News January 28, 2026
