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Osprey Named REI Co-op’s Vendor Partner of the Year for 2026

REI Co-op named Osprey its top vendor partner for 2026 and gave divisional awards in footwear, apparel, and action sports. The co-op also explained what earned each brand its spot.

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Touring B.C. Surf & Sport’s New Fort Lauderdale Store: What Brands Are Working and Why Less Is More

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Surf Shop Owners Say Unannounced Discounting is Straining Brand Relationships

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Tilly’s CEO Nate Smith on the Turbulent Years at Boardriders and What He Learned Moving to Retail

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Jetty, Sisstr and Rip Curl Leaders Say Authenticity Will Drive the Industry’s Next Growth Phase

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