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Eddie Bauer

Eddie Bauer Retail Initiates Chapter 11 Process, Seeks Buyer

Eddie Bauer's retail operator will begin liquidating sales at its more than 180 locations in Canada and the…

News February 9, 2026
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Corrected – Jack’s Surfboards: Three of the Top 10 Brands Are Not Surf Brands

Three of the Top 10 selling brands at Jack's in men's and the top selling brand in women's…

News February 5, 2026
Jason Goldberg NRF

How AI Is Changing Shopping, and How Retailers Are Responding

Retailers and experts shared their insights on how to capture more online shoppers as their behaviors shift in…

Executive Edition February 5, 2026
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Zumiez 100k: Where Recognition, Competition, and Culture Collide

Zumiez's annual 100k celebration is not your usual corporate recognition retreat. We take a deep dive into how…

News February 3, 2026
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How Brick and Mortar Can Win in a Marketplace World: What Consumer Data Tells Us—And What It Means for Sports and Outdoor Retailers

Consumer behavior has changed fast. Shoppers are more selective, more value-conscious and less willing to tolerate inconvenience. In…

Resource January 27, 2026
Gen Z marketing and shopping habits

‘They Broke the Marketing Funnel’: How to Market to Gen Z Shoppers

From researching discounts and product reviews to creative empowerment and AI skepticism, experts at NRF’s Big Show '26…

Executive Edition January 27, 2026
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Record-Breaking Results: How AI Influenced $262 Billion in Online Holiday Sales

Salesforce holiday data shows eye-popping numbers on the role of AI in boosting conversion, with notably higher rates…

News January 26, 2026
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Zumiez Holiday Sales: North America Increases 6.5%

Strong holiday results at Zumiez in North America were offset by a year-over-year decline in Europe.

News January 13, 2026
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Dick’s Sporting Goods Chairman Ed Stack on House of Sport, Corporate Culture and Fixing Foot Locker

At NRF 2026, Stack shared the origin story of the House of Sport, what employees at Dick’s all have in common, and how the company will continue…

News January 12, 2026
Mary Beth Laughton REI NRF 2026

REI CEO Mary Beth Laughton on How the Co-op is Changing, Ecommerce and AI

Laughton elaborated on the Peak 28 three-year strategy, building a sustainable future while preserving values, and bringing a…

News January 12, 2026
Gabe Maier Grassroots Outdoor Alliance

GOA’s Gabe Maier on Specialty Retail Challenges and Opportunities in 2026

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance's president shares 2025 data collected from specialty retailers, and comments on margin compression, used gear…

News January 5, 2026
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