Backcountry’s House Brand Gets a New Name: BGA
Backcountry's private label line steps out from under the retailer's name, rebranding as BGA and marking the latest…
News August 26, 2026
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Comerford’s Warning to Retailers: Evolve Your Assortment or Get Left Behind
At Outdoor Retailer's Education Day, Eoin Comerford, founder of Outsize Consulting and former CEO of Moosejaw, outlined the…
News August 24, 2026
Outdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis Debut Felt Like a Genuine Reset
This was the first show where the industry appeared to stop comparing Outdoor Retailer to what it used…
News August 21, 2026
Inside the Strategy Behind Outdoor Retailer’s Minneapolis Rebuild
At the end of Day One in Minneapolis, Senior Vice President Lindsay Hubley walked SESO through the strategy…
News August 21, 2026
Is the Independent Shop the Future of the Outdoor Industry? Inside Outdoor Retailer’s Big Debate Panel
Four industry veterans sat down at Outdoor Retailer to debate whether independent specialty shops still have a future…
News August 20, 2026
Arc’teryx and Salomon Are Growing Like Crazy, and Both Are Opening Notable New Wholesale Doors
Arc'teryx and Salomon posted strong second-quarter growth, and both brands are now opening new wholesale doors, including a…
News August 18, 2026
Outdoor Retailer Opens This Week in Minneapolis — Here’s What’s on the Schedule
After months of buildup, Outdoor Retailer 2026 kicks off Wednesday in Minneapolis with a full day of education…
News August 18, 2026
Outdoor Retailer Announces New Partnership With REI Co-op’s Path Ahead Ventures
Outdoor Retailer 2026 puts REI Co-op's Path Ahead Ventures and 70-plus emerging brands at the center of the…
News August 12, 2026
Black Diamond’s Apparel Streak Hits Five Quarters; DOJ Closes Clarus Investigation
Neil Fiske says Black Diamond's wholesale relationships have "never been stronger," and the numbers back him up: Outdoor…
News August 11, 2026
A Divided Economy, Real Tariff Refunds and the AI Edge: RSM’s Read on 2026
The economy looks fine on paper, until you ask which income bracket you're in. RSM's economists, trade advisors…
News August 10, 2026
Five Things to Know About Outdoor Retailer 2026 in Minneapolis
With the show two weeks out, here is a rundown of everything you need to know before heading…
News August 5, 2026
