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Outdoor Retailer Moving to Minnesota, Announces New Leadership Direction

Outdoor Retailer Moving to Minnesota, Announces New Leadership Direction

Organizers announced details about how they're reimagining the 2026 show after gathering feedback from brands, retailers and industry organizations.

News October 2, 2025
What ChatGPT’s ‘Instant Checkout’ Offering Means for Brands and Retailers

What ChatGPT’s ‘Instant Checkout’ Offering Means for Brands and Retailers

The checkout connection is now live with Etsy and will be extended to the thousands of merchants on the Shopify platform in the near future.

News October 2, 2025
Obermeyer Refreshes C-Suite Team

Obermeyer Refreshes C-Suite Team

Following the appointment of new CEO Kris Kuster in June, Sport Obermeyer has hired three executives and promoted three leaders as the ski brand prepares for its next growth phase.

News October 1, 2025
Nike Turnaround: Progress in Wholesale, North America, Running

Nike Turnaround: Progress in Wholesale, North America, Running

In a news filled earnings call, Nike executives discussed what is working, areas of the business that still need improving, why and how they recently reorganized internally, and why Nike’s…

Executive Edition October 1, 2025
Bass Pro Shops Acquires Hobie, Returns Production to Missouri

Bass Pro Shops Acquires Hobie, Returns Production to Missouri

Hobie's production will shift from Mexico to Lebanon, Missouri, near Bass Pro Shops' Springfield headquarters in the Ozarks.

News October 1, 2025
Journeys President Andy Gray to Lead New Journeys Global Retail Group

Journeys President Andy Gray to Lead New Journeys Global Retail Group

The new Journeys Global Retail Group will bring together Journeys, the U.K.-based schuh and Canada's Little Burgundy under a unified leadership structure.

News September 30, 2025
Revelyst Divests Archery Brands Gold Tip and Bee Stinger

Revelyst Divests Archery Brands Gold Tip and Bee Stinger

The sale will help the parent company of Fox, Simms Fishing, Camelbak and more focus on its core categories.

News September 30, 2025
Vail Resorts CEO Outlines Plan to Boost Growth Amidst Sluggish Sales

Vail Resorts CEO Outlines Plan to Boost Growth Amidst Sluggish Sales

Rob Katz, who returned as CEO in May, outlined what is wrong at Vail Resorts, which owns and operates 42 mountain resorts, and what the company will do to fix…

Executive Edition September 29, 2025
REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton Unveils Three-Year Transformation Strategy

REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton Unveils Three-Year Transformation Strategy

"...This plan is not about getting back to what the co-op used to be," Laughton says in a letter to employees.

News September 29, 2025
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Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series