If You Have an Ecommerce Site, You Need to Read This Report
AI agents are starting to shop on behalf of consumers, and that changes everything about how your brand…
News July 8, 2026
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From the Sand to the Sales Floor, Jack’s Surfboards Helps Build Brands
Brand partners describe what sets the retailer apart, from supporting competitive surfing with events like the Jack's Pro…
News July 8, 2026
As Top-Tier Malls Pull Ahead, the Bottom Tier Starts to Crack
A newly shuttered mall in Westminster, California, sits 20 miles from a thriving Irvine Spectrum Center on Orange…
News June 25, 2026
Hollister Launches Home and Dorm Collection at Target
Hollister, the California-inspired mall retailer that often draws inspiration from the surf industry, is entering the home and…
News June 23, 2026
West Marine Sets June 26 Bid Deadline as Filing Details 59 Store Closures
A bankruptcy court has approved bidding procedures for West Marine's sale process, setting a June 26 bid deadline…
News June 23, 2026
How Retailers and Brands are Winning on Reddit
As shoppers increasingly favor candid community advice over polished ads, retailers and brands are using authentic engagement and…
News June 9, 2026
T&C Surf’s Ryan Sugihara on Running a 55-Year-Old Brand in a Changed Industry
T&C Surf president Ryan Sugihara talks brand strategy, merchandising philosophy, and how the 55-year-old Hawaii retailer navigated the…
Executive Edition June 8, 2026
Zumiez Posts Eighth Straight Positive Comp Quarter But Flags Consumer Slowdown Late in Q1
Zumiez posted fiscal Q1 net sales of $193.3 million and comparable sales growth of 4%, but management flagged…
News June 5, 2026
Tilly’s Posts 22.9% Comp Sales Gain in Q1, Eyes Store Expansion as Turnaround Gains Traction
CEO Nate Smith said the company sees a credible path to profitability and is exploring store expansion for…
News June 4, 2026
Tariff Refunds Are Still Flowing, But the Window to Act Is Closing
Billions have already been returned to importers, but a new legal dispute over “finally liquidated” entries is tightening…
News June 3, 2026
As Patagonia Cardiff Celebrates 20 Years, Patagonia Shares What’s Worked and What’s Next
The types of goods, events, and programs that have helped buoy their local success.
News June 2, 2026
