Hansen’s Changes Brand Mix on Floor as Surf Industry Evolves
Hansen's, one of the highest-volume shops in the surf industry, does not often make big adjustments to its…
Executive Edition April 14, 2025
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The Full Spectrum of Retailers Will Be at Outdoor Retailer 2025
From Banana Republic to Backcountry.com to a lengthy list of independent specialty shops, Outdoor Retailer will connect brands…
News April 14, 2025
Updated: Economic and Retail Experts Warn Tariffs Could Slow Sales Growth in 2025
Companies, trade groups, and economists react to the new Trump administration tariffs announced Wednesday, including how they could…
News April 3, 2025
The Evolution of Journeys Under New President Andy Gray
In an interview with SESO, Gray describes how the large footwear account is evolving its merchandising, approach to…
Executive Edition April 2, 2025
REI Names Kristin Shane New Head of Merchandising
Shane previously worked at The Guitar Center, PetSmart, and Target among other companies.
News March 31, 2025
Arc’teryx Parent Amer Sports Details Ongoing Shift to DTC in Annual Report
“We believe we have a unique opportunity to continue shifting our business model from wholesale to DTC, while…
News March 28, 2025
The National Ski & Snowboard Retailers Association Refreshes Board of Directors
Retailers from Wisconsin, Maine, and New Hampshire have joined the board as one longtime member moves on.
News March 21, 2025
L.L.Bean Revenue Flat in 2024
The outdoor retailer called the retail environment "challenging" because of inflationary headwinds and decreased consumer spending in the…
News March 20, 2025
Mountain Hardwear Rebrand Pays Off, and Specialty Outdoor Retailers Are Noticing
President & Global GM Troy Sicotte explains how the brand is growing in a challenging market with a…
News March 17, 2025
Zumiez’s Momentum Grows with Strong Q4, 2025 Growth Prediction
Executives shared details about the key categories that are helping to drive strong comparable sales growth at Zumiez,…
Executive Edition March 14, 2025
Tilly’s Shakes Up Merchandising Team, Cuts Inventory Buys after “Disappointing” Q4
Tilly’s executives said Wednesday that they are overhauling nearly every part of the retailer’s business, especially merchandising, after…
Executive Edition March 13, 2025
