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Adobe Forecasts Record $275.1 Billion in U.S. Holiday Online Sales

Adobe's 2026 holiday forecast points to record online spending, a faster-growing Black Friday and shoppers using deals to…

News September 29, 2026
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Tilly’s CEO Nate Smith on the Turbulent Years at Boardriders and What He Learned Moving to Retail

Tilly's CEO Nate Smith discussed his years in Boardriders' leadership during a period of crisis, what retail taught…

Executive Edition September 29, 2026
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Boardriders Opens 18th Eastern European Store as Modivo Debuts Warsaw Flagship

Authentic Brands Group's David Brooks on the Boardriders brand family's growing footprint in Eastern Europe, including the new…

News September 21, 2026
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Summer Retail Wrap: Surf Shop Owners on Sales and Standout Brands

Proof Lab, Surfside Sports, Island Water Sports, Hansen's and Curl detail which brands moved product this summer, from…

News September 14, 2026
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Zumiez Cuts Full-Year Outlook as Footwear Slump and Soft Back-to-School Trends Weigh on Results

Zumiez's full-year outlook has shifted since June, as footwear weakness and a softer back-to-school season pushed the company…

News September 14, 2026
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DoorDash and Locally Partner to Bring Specialty Retail to DoorDash Marketplace

A new partnership between DoorDash and Locally allows independent specialty retailers to offer on-demand delivery through the DoorDash…

News September 10, 2026
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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
Clockwise from top left: Drennan Hicks, second-generation co-owner of The Trail House; Brendan Madigan, founder of Alpenglow Sports; Wes Allen, owner of Sunlight Sports, with his daughter Sahale; and Lloyd Vogel, founder of Garage Grown Gear, at Outdoor Retailer 2026 in Minneapolis.

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
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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
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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
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