Tilly’s is on Fire: Comp Sales Surge for Third Straight Quarter
Tilly's delivered its third straight quarter of double-digit comp sales growth in Q2, with CEO Nate Smith saying…
News September 3, 2026
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Signs You Need a New eCommerce Platform & How to Choose the Right One
Growing retailers often find their current eCommerce platform becomes a constraint rather than an enabler limiting the customer…
Resource September 1, 2026
Talking to Retailers at OR: Business Is Better Than the Headlines Suggest
Four specialty outdoor retailers from Maryland to California to Wyoming all told me the same thing this year:…
News August 28, 2026
URBN CEO Dismisses Macro Fears as Shoppers Prioritize Style and Fashion Over Price
Urban Outfitters CEO Richard Hayne breaks down why media concerns over consumer health are overstated, how long the…
News August 27, 2026
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
Foot Locker Drags Down Dick’s Outlook as Brand Promotions Spread Across the Market
"I think the market is going to continue to be promotional through the balance of the year," said…
News August 25, 2026
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
West Marine’s Reorganization Plan Wins Court Approval, Clearing Last Hurdle Before Exiting Bankruptcy
A federal judge signed off on West Marine's plan to exit Chapter 11, formalizing who ends up owning…
News August 17, 2026
West Marine Now Plans to Close Half Its Stores in Bankruptcy Process
West Marine has filed a fourth round of store closures, adding eight locations and pushing the confirmed total…
News July 31, 2026
Independent Outdoor Specialty Retail Is Healthiest Since the Pandemic Surge, Grassroots Data Shows
There is more good news in independent outdoor specialty retail than the industry chatter suggests, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance…
News July 23, 2026
Foot Locker Adding Salomon Raises a Question for Outdoor Retailers, Says Powell
Foot Locker will add Salomon's XT-6 to its lineup starting July 19, a move advisor Matt Powell says…
News July 15, 2026
