Fewer Shoppers, More In-Person Shopping on Thanksgiving Weekend
There were fewer shoppers overall than last year through the five-day period from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, boosted…
News December 4, 2024
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Opinion: Specialty Outdoor’s 2025 Barometer
One of my earliest backcountry trips taught me that in the outdoors, it’s the subtle signs that matter…
News December 3, 2024
Updated: Industry Brands Embrace Early Black Friday Deals, Specialty Accounts Struggle to Respond
Retailers weigh in on the early and deep discounting that is happening this holiday season with many industry…
Executive Edition November 26, 2024
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Connect: Retailers and Brands Cautiously Optimistic About 2025
Specialty retailers and outdoor brands are cautiously optimistic that a more stable, predictable operating environment is on the…
News November 14, 2024
Retail Check In: Southern Spears Surf Shop
Building the Revolution sat down with Southern Spears Surf Shop owner Jen Johnson to discuss how the shop…
News November 14, 2024
REI Names Former Sephora Executive Chief Marketing Officer
REI Co-op has a new chief marketing officer, and she comes from beauty retailer Sephora. Abigail Jacobs has…
News November 14, 2024
Tilly’s Chief Merchandising Officer Laura Janney Departs; Michael Cingolani Promoted to SVP/GMM
Since the departure of the company’s longtime merchandise leader Debbie Anker-Morris in 2019, Tilly’s has experienced repeated turnover…
News November 13, 2024
Retail Check In: Sand Surf Co.
Sisters Rikki and Remy Radkay, who got their start at Cinnamon Rainbows Surf Co., now own swim specialist…
News October 25, 2024
Wave Rave Owner on State of Snow Retail in Post-COVID Times
We talked to Steve Klassen about the challenges of last season, how he ordered for this season, what…
News October 22, 2024
Why This Specialty Outdoor Retailer Became a Brand Owner
Todd Frank is known in the outdoor industry for his no-nonsense approach to doing business. Last year, for…
News October 22, 2024
Dick’s Sporting Goods to Shrink Public Lands Store Count
Larger Public Lands locations will be converted into other banners owned by Dick's, according to several executives at…
News October 21, 2024
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