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Outdoor Retailer 2026 Opens Registration, Launches “Make It Yours” Campaign
OR's new campaign invites the outdoor industry to shape the future of Outdoor Retailer through participation, collaboration, feedback and shared experiences.
News April 21, 2026
Buyer Registration is Officially Open for Surf Expo September 2026
A long list of brands and retailers have already registered for Surf Expo, which runs from Sept. 16 through Sept. 18, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
News April 20, 2026
Florida Spring Break Report: What Brands Sold for Surf Retailers
Report from the spring break capital of the world about sales trends, top performing brands and outlook for the rest of 2026.
Executive Edition April 20, 2026
Why MEC’s Store Investments Are Paying Off
Mountain Equipment Company's Chief Merchandising Officer Chris Speyer and VP of Marketing Michele Guimond share how the Canadian retailer is returning to its core focus, expanding its private label, and…
News April 16, 2026
Vuori Appoints Heather Archibald as First Chief Product Officer
Archibald has previously served in product and merchandising roles at Rothy's, Title Nine, Gap and more.
News April 15, 2026
Quiksilver GM Ryan Mangan: “Quiksilver is Here to Lead”
Mangan shares how and why Quiksilver is moving from defense to offense and how the brand plans to reassert itself as the marketplace leader.
Executive Edition April 15, 2026
Backcountry Launches Brand Incubator, Acquires Utah-Based Coalatree
Coalatree President JM Fabrizi will lead Backcountry Garage, a new innovation platform and brand incubator for emerging outdoor brands.
News April 14, 2026
How Specialty Retailers Use AI to Boost Margins
Independent retailers are using AI for buying, operations and marketing. Learn practical tips to save time and increase profits in specialty retail.
News April 14, 2026
Outdoor Research Announces President Roger Barton is Departing
Barton joined Outdoor Research in 2018, initially leading finance and operations, before becoming president in 2020.
News April 13, 2026
