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Todd Frank GOA

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Elects New Board, Announces Show Moves

Starting in spring 2027, the GOA Connect show will move to new cities.

News July 24, 2025
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Rab Celebrates Grand Opening of Larger Denver Flagship

"Relocating took roughly two years, but the wait was worth it," says Store Manager Dan Gambino.

News July 23, 2025
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Vuori Accelerates International Expansion Plans

By the end of 2025, the California-based brand will surpass 100 global stores, with plans for 15 locations…

News July 21, 2025
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An Inside Look at the Supply Chain Chaos Caused by Tariff Uncertainty

The push and pull of forceful announcements followed by pauses and delayed timelines has created a compounding cost…

News July 21, 2025
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Prime Day Breaks Sales Records — and Offers Insight into Current Consumer Mindset

The event drove $24.1 billion in online spend from July 8-11, according to Adobe. 

News July 15, 2025
Outdoor Research Bellingham

Columbia Sportswear, Outdoor Research Expand Retail Footprint with New Store Openings

Key outdoor companies are continuing to invest in their own brick-and-mortar stores to showcase the full breadth of…

News July 9, 2025
Tariffs

Tariff and Other U.S. Government Policies Ramp Up Uncertainty and Confusion, National Retail Federation Says

The uncertainty that companies have been dealing with since the tariffs were first announced in April has led…

News July 8, 2025
Big 5 Sporting Goods

Big 5 Sporting Goods to be Acquired for $112.7 Million

The deal includes the assumption of approximately $71.4 million on a line of credit.

News June 30, 2025
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Orvis, Citing Tariffs, to Reduce Workforce

The Vermont-based fishing gear retailer also laid off 8% of its workforce last year.

News June 26, 2025
Beezer Molten Half-Moon Outfitters

Half-Moon Outfitters Expands to Michigan, Florida, and Beyond Backed by New Owners

After its acquisition by Shoe Show Inc. in 2023, South Carolina-founded Half-Moon, which artfully mixes an assortment of…

Executive Edition June 16, 2025
Free Fly, Hurley and Howler Brothers at Dick's Sporting Goods.

Hurley the Big Winner at Dick’s, Free Fly and Howler Gain Real Estate

SESO visited a showcase Dick's Sporting Goods store to see how surf and outdoor brands are faring with…

Executive Edition June 11, 2025
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