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“REI swings to a loss despite record sales in 2022” by Daphne Howland via Retail Dive

by admin | Apr 21, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Loyalty, Industry, Outdoor, Retail History

Daphne Howland/Retail Dive Dive Brief: REI reached a record $3.9 billion in sales last year, the outdoor co-op retailer said in a financial disclosure Wednesday. The company, which aims to grow to 50 million members, added 1.3 million in 2022,...

“VF Corp. shakes up top leadership at Dickies, Altra and Smartwool” by Natalie Schwartz via Fashion Dive

by admin | Apr 12, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, Industry, News, Outdoor, Retail Economy, Shoe Market, Skateboard

VF Corp., which owns the Vans and North Face brands, is attempting to regain footing after its former CEO abruptly resigned. Daphne Howland/Fashion Dive Dive Brief:  VF Corp. tapped Todd Dalhausser as the global brand president of Dickies and made other changes...

“Snowboarding Could Be Banned at Another Resort” by Andrew McLemore via The Inertia

by admin | Mar 30, 2023 | Community, Debate, News, Outdoor, Snowboard

Mayflower would be missing out on an important part of snow culture. Photo: Jack Dawe How is this still a thing? At the moment, just a few major American ski resorts prohibit snowboarders: Mad River Glen in Vermont, and Deer Valley and Alta, both in Utah....

“Dick’s Sporting Goods to Shutter Field & Stream Brand” by Joe Keenan via Total Retail

by admin | Mar 9, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, News, Outdoor, Retail Economy

Dick’s Sporting Goods is shifting focus away from its Field & Stream stores toward its House of Sport concept, a significantly larger — and more profitable — version of the familiar Dick’s Sporting Goods store. Dick’s opened its first Field &...

“Dick’s Sporting Goods heads for the big outdoors with Moosejaw deal” by George Anderson via Retail Wire

by admin | Feb 23, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, News, Outdoor

Dick’s Sporting Goods is acquiring Moosejaw from Walmart. The sporting goods giant made the deal to advance its ambitions in the multibillion-dollar outdoor retail market. According to The NPD Group, dollar sales in the outdoor specialty market grew seven percent...

“An Arizona Ski Resort Just Charged $309 for a Single-Day Lift Ticket” by Juan Hernandez via The Inertia

by admin | Jan 27, 2023 | Debate, Holiday, News, Outdoor, Retail Crime, Snowboard

Arizona Snowbowl. Photo: Twitter // @AZSnowbowl It’s no secret a day on the hill — especially a spontaneous one after welcoming several inches of new snow — isn’t the cheapest way to spend your weekend. Still, breaking the threshold of $300 for a single-day lift...