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
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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
DoorDash-Shopify Integration Creates On-Demand Delivery for Independent and Smaller Retailers
DoorDash's new Shopify integration will allow smaller brick-and-mortar businesses to offer their customers on-demand delivery.
News July 14, 2026
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
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
