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Zumiez Skate

Big News: Zumiez Says Skateboard Hardgoods Rebounding Globally

Plus, the company reported stellar third quarter financial results, including a double digit increase in North America comp…

Executive Edition December 5, 2025
Tilly's store

Tilly’s Achieves First Positive Comp Sales Since 2021; Plans to Ramp up Private Label Penetration

New strategies in marketing, merchandise and tech are driving the improvement. Learn more about the retailer's turnaround.

Executive Edition December 4, 2025
House of Sport Dicks

Dick’s Sporting Goods Execs on Foot Locker Turnaround, 2026 Retail Growth

"The most misunderstood aspect of this is how simple this [Foot Locker] turnaround is — not that it’s…

News December 4, 2025
Hansen Surfboards holiday

Surf Specialty Retailers Share Black Friday Results, Category Trends

Proof Lab, Surfside Sports, Hansen's, Coastal Edge, Island Water Sports, Hi-Tech and Glik's report on Black Friday weekend…

Executive Edition December 2, 2025
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Black Friday: Outdoor Specialty Retailers Compete with Brand Discounts

Retailers shared mixed Black Friday results as they strove to make up for a slow start to November,…

Executive Edition December 2, 2025
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Urban Outfitters CEO on the Holiday Outlook: ‘Customers Waiting a Bit Longer This Year to Make Their Purchases’

After a strong Q3, the CEO of the retail group, which owns the Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free…

News November 26, 2025
Photo courtesy of Dick's Sporting Goods.

Dick’s Lifts Guidance as Foot Locker Turnaround Begins

Senior executives shared their plans to overhaul Foot Locker, which will include closing underperforming stores and clearing out…

News November 25, 2025
The North Face

The North Face Opens New Global Flagship in NYC

The new store is part of the company's strategy to create more immersive retail experiences that connect its…

News November 24, 2025
The Buckle's Q3 Sales

The Buckle Q3 Sales Rise 9.3% as Women’s Denim Momentum Accelerates

CEO Dennis Nelson commented on the health of the consumer headed into the holiday season on an earnings…

News November 21, 2025
Birkenstock Helly Hansen HOKA

Outdoor Industry Trends: Consumer Shifts & Top Brands for 2025

Circana’s Matt Tucker shares the latest shifts in consumer behavior impacting the outdoor industry, from e-commerce growth to…

News November 20, 2025
Peru Machu Picchu Intrepid Travel

REI Partners with Intrepid Travel to Relaunch Trips

REI is re-entering the travel business through a new partnership with Intrepid Travel less than a year after…

News November 19, 2025
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