Update: REI Cuts Pay and Benefits as Union Negotiations Break Down
REI responded to pushback from its unionized workforce after reportedly announcing cuts to new employee pay and benefits…
News March 13, 2026
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SCARPA Names New North America CEO
Jonathan Degenhardt will take over as CEO of SCARPA North America as longtime CEO Kim Miller prepares for…
News March 11, 2026
Updated: North Face President Caroline Brown to Exit
VF Corp. CEO Bracken Darrell shares why Brown, who joined TNF two years ago, will be replaced by…
News March 10, 2026
Former Vans VP Laura Stauth Heads to Salomon as Senior VP of Sales
Stauth, along with recently appointed vice presidents Aaron Sullivan and LeeAnn Fallon, will spearhead Salomon's next phase of…
News March 9, 2026
Outdoor Retailer Is Betting Big on Independent Brands
The Garage Grown Gear and Founded Outdoors Pavilion will feature up to 100 retail-ready emerging brands. Find out…
News March 9, 2026
Historic Snow Drought Impacts Black Diamond Q4 Sales
"Overall, Q4 came in somewhat softer than our expectations due primarily to adverse seasonal conditions affecting our ski…
News March 6, 2026
REI Names Former Foot Locker Exec Kim Waldmann as Chief Commercial Officer
Waldmann, Foot Locker's former global chief customer officer, will oversee REI's stores, e-commerce and operations.
News March 4, 2026
Merrell Simplifies Going Outdoors with “It Starts Outside” Brand Platform
Merrell's first global brand platform shows the outdoors as accessible to all in campaign launched under CMO Richard…
News March 2, 2026
Thread Wallets Eyes $19M Revenue Year with Expanded Product Push
Thread Wallets CEO Colby Bauer and Chief Brand Officer Trevor Reese shared new products, revenue targets, and the…
News March 2, 2026
REI Chief Merchant Kristin Shane on AI and Peak 28
Shane, who joined REI in March 2025, discusses how the retailer is rolling out AI across its workforce,…
News March 2, 2026
How Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Win in a Marketplace World: Watch the Replay
Lightspeed's Roslyn Gombe and Ryan Baillie share data-backed strategies to help independent retailers drive foot traffic, build loyalty…
News February 27, 2026
