REI Names Former Foot Locker Exec Kim Waldmann as Chief Commercial Officer
Waldmann, Foot Locker's former global chief customer officer, will oversee REI's stores, e-commerce and operations.
News March 4, 2026
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Merrell Simplifies Going Outdoors with “It Starts Outside” Brand Platform
Merrell's first global brand platform shows the outdoors as accessible to all in campaign launched under CMO Richard…
News March 2, 2026
Thread Wallets Eyes $19M Revenue Year with Expanded Product Push
Thread Wallets CEO Colby Bauer and Chief Brand Officer Trevor Reese shared new products, revenue targets, and the…
News March 2, 2026
REI Chief Merchant Kristin Shane on AI and Peak 28
Shane, who joined REI in March 2025, discusses how the retailer is rolling out AI across its workforce,…
News March 2, 2026
How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Win in a Marketplace World: Watch the Replay
Lightspeed's Roslyn Gombe and Ryan Baillie share data-backed strategies to help independent retailers drive foot traffic, build loyalty…
News February 27, 2026
Saucony and Merrell Eye Lifestyle Growth After 2025 Rebound
Wolverine Worldwide CEO Chris Hufnagel shared details about the company’s turnaround, wholesale and U.S. plans and forecast for…
News February 26, 2026
Eagle Creek CEO: Small Businesses Need Tariff Refunds Now
Travis Campbell details how tariffs have forced the company to reduce its workforce, cut spending and why quick…
News February 25, 2026
Arc’teryx, Salomon Parent Shares Wholesale Plans, Forecasts Slower Growth in 2026
Amer Sports executives discussed distribution and marketing strategies for 2026, accelerating Salomon’s expansion, recent key hires and more.
News February 24, 2026
Today: How Brick and Mortar Can Win in a Marketplace World
Join us today at 11 a.m. PST/2 p.m. EST for a free webinar presented by Lightspeed focused on…
News February 24, 2026
President Laurie Etheridge on Title Nine’s Rebrand and Embrace of All Things Outdoor
The California-based retailer’s look and feel is catching up to its pivot to a wide spectrum of outdoor…
News February 23, 2026
Updated: Supreme Court Tariffs Ruling — Surf, Outdoor Companies Await Certainty
Brands and retailers are in wait-and-see mode after a Supreme Court ruling struck down some of the Trump…
News February 20, 2026
