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
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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
REI’s San Diego Store Votes to Unionize as Co-op’s Anniversary Sale Beats Expectations
REI’s San Diego store voted to unionize, becoming the co-op’s 12th unionized location, while the company separately reported…
News May 29, 2026
Tariffs, Tightening Margins, and the AI Advantage: What Brands and Retailers Need to Know Now
The surf, outdoor, and active lifestyle industry is navigating a difficult convergence: trade policy uncertainty is squeezing margins…
May 29, 2026
Independent Retail Optimism Hits Lowest Point Among All Industries, NFIB Survey Finds
The National Federation of Independent Business reports that independent retail is the most pessimistic business segment in the…
News May 28, 2026
The Brands AI Will Recommend Are the Ones With Clean Data — Is Yours Ready?
The next time a shopper asks an AI agent to find the perfect wetsuit for a cold-water surf…
News May 28, 2026
