Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

SPARC Group , the retail venture owned by Simon Property Group and Authentic Brands Group (ABG), has hired outdoor industry veteran Tim Bantle to lead Eddie Bauer as CEO. During a career that has spanned more than 20 years , Bantle has worked with a number of outdoor companies in leadership roles.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2023

The Home Depot is aiming for 85% of outdoor power equipment sales to be generated by items that run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas by the end of 2028. The retailer will work to offer cordless outdoor power tools from brands such as Ryobi , Milwaukee , Makita and DeWalt in order to reach this goal.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Dick’s Sporting Goods has agreed to acquire outdoor retailer Moosejaw from Walmart for an undisclosed amount. The deal is expected to close in March 2023. Moosejaw, which was founded in Michigan in 1992, operates an ecommerce platform as well as brick-and-mortar locations in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan and Missouri.

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RetailDive

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Meanwhile, Academy Sports and Outdoors struck two deals this week, with Fanatics and L.L. Fall-scented flushable wipes are here.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2023

Academy Sports + Outdoors will extend its use of Revionics’ pricing intelligence software. Pricing is core to this merchandising strategy—and Revionics’ Base Price solution empowers the retailer to offer prices that present the most value to local communities.

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TalkingRetail

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This story continues at Inch’s Cider helps Nisa retailers make the most of outdoor space Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail Each store has had their very own exterior plant makeover to surprise and delight the local communities with a brand-new look and green space.

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RetailDive

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Navigate program focuses on founders of color and provides $25,000 grants in addition to potential shelf space at the outdoor retailer’s stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2021

In the outdoor category, Eddie Bauer is a bit late to the game — REI Co-op has rented its gear for decades and expanded its offerings in 2019; that same year, DTC Coozie Outdoors (which has since been renamed as Arrive Outdoors )launched its own gear rental program.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Fueled by consumers’ desire for safer, socially-distant-friendly entertainment during the pandemic, the increased interest in outdoor recreation has driven growth for outdoor gear and apparel retailer Backcountry.com.

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Groove

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The team at Cordova Outdoors specializes in creating tools for outdoor-minded people to use in enjoying their trips outside. As a result, this outdoor retailer challenged Groove Commerce to optimize their existing accounts and to maximize ROAS. Understanding Cordova Outdoors. Visit The Cordova Outdoors Website.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

While COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of many new shopping behaviors and expectations, there is another trend that the pandemic has pushed forward: interest in the outdoors. Participation in outdoor activities increased by nearly 25 million people over the past decade, and nearly half that number visited the U.S.’s

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The 50,000-square-foot store will carry an assortment of outdoor and lifestyle apparel, footwear and equipment brands. Associates who are passionate about the outdoors will elevate the experience by sharing their enthusiasm for outdoor activities and conservation. and Knoxville, Tenn. that emphasize experience.

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TalkingRetail

JULY 28, 2020

Corona is aiming to inspire the nation to rediscover the outdoors and reconnect with the natural world. The brand has unveiled an online travel hub, as part of its global Rediscover Paradise initiative, to provide inspiration and guidance to discover off the-beaten track locations across the UK in partnership with Culture Trip.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

Blending Petco Health and Wellness Company ’s expertise in animal care and Backcountry ’s trusted position in outdoor specialty goods, the retailers have partnered on a new line of gear to help consumers travel and explore safely with their dogs.

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RetailDive

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

A host of outdoor retailers said they would not attend the event if it was moved to Utah so long as the state "continues its assault on public lands."

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RetailWire

MAY 6, 2022

Best Buy is adding beauty gadgets and outdoor furniture to its list of products for sale. The retailer is looking to move into categories including fitness/wellness and furniture to continue building on its growth achieved during the pandemic.

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Retail Technology Review

JULY 22, 2020

American outdoor clothing brand Woolrich has chosen Fluent Commerce, the global distributed?order order management platform to boost its capability in Europe to fulfil itsecommerce orders in the most convenient way for the customer and most efficient for Woolrich.

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Salsify

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Standing out on the digital shelf for sports and outdoor brands starts with telling your product story. Sports and outdoor products are technical — and are often seasonal or lifetime investments.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

So even though shoppers spent plenty of time outdoors, their overall habits still reflect the way they spent most of 2020. The intersection of at-home and outdoors is impacting electronics sales as well, with headphones particularly popular. Stationary Bikes and Robotic Vacuums Benefit From Lingering Pandemic Habits.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

PlumRiver’s experience with outdoor and sporting goods companies will complement Emerald’s portfolio of show brands including Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo. Key client brands include Patagonia , The North Face , Timberland , Vans and Puma.

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SheerID

APRIL 3, 2023

SheerID and Thule Partner to Honor Students, Military, and First Responders With 30% Off Outdoor and Travel Gear for the Whole Family

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TalkingRetail

MAY 5, 2021

The adventure kits contain a branded backpack, water bottle, This story continues at Bear encourage outdoor adventures with Go Ape promotion. The partnership sees shoppers in with the chance of winning tickets to a Go Ape activity or a Bear and Go Ape adventure kit with every purchase of Bear yoyos multi-packs and singles respectively.

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TalkingRetail

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Whisky brand The Famous Grouse has launched a global campaign focusing on “occasions and the outdoors”. The “Spend Time in Grouse Country” campaign is running across TV, social media, and merchandising assets for retailers, and aims to “enjoy their preferred moments and special occasions” either by the fire, outdoors, or with friends.

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 4, 2020

Fruit snacking brand Bear is running an outdoor campaign to support its Yoyos variant. The campaign consists of outdoor advertising running until 9 August and is set to reach six million consumers, “at a time when any parents will be on the lookout for fun snacks that are also one of their five a day”.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Select Burton , GANNI , Outdoor Voices and Vince locations have rolled out the new Tap to Pay on iPhone feature from NewStore , a modular, mobile-first omnichannel cloud platform for retailers. customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2021

Outdoor brand Eddie Bauer is the latest retailer to be snapped up by brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and SPARC Group , a joint venture between ABG and mall operator Simon Property Group. The outdoor brand will remain headquartered in the Seattle area, under the leadership of current President Damien Huang.

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RetailDive

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Outdoor companies faced their share of ups and downs during the pandemic, but a tidal wave of new customers could prime the space for future growth.

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RetailWire

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

LVMH’s eyewear subsidiary, Thélios, has made its first proprietary acquisition by purchasing the iconic French outdoor eyewear brand, Vuarnet, from NEO Investment Partners. Founded in 1957, Vuarnet is known for producing its own mineral lenses, offering a sustainable and durable alternative to plastic.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2020

REI and West Elm have introduced the co-branded REI x West Elm collection of outdoor lifestyle products, which will be merchandised in the stores of both retailers and on their respective e-Commerce sites at REI.com/westelm and Westelm.com/REI. The partnership marks the first time that REI Co-op is selling gear through another retailer.

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BigCommerce

JULY 15, 2022

On the heels of Outdoor Retailer in Denver, the BigCommerce team went to CommerceNext in New York City and left…

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RetailWire

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Academy Sports & Outdoors posted a same-store sales increase of 17.9 percent in the third quarter. The company raised its sales and earnings forecasts for the year based on its recent results. The company, which operates 259 stores, expects to open between eight and 10 new locations in 2022.

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 4, 2021

to have outdoor dining structures zoned for permanent use. Restaurant owners are making a push in communities across the U.S. Some oppose the measure, taken in response to indoor restrictions connected to the COVID-19 heath threat, because it reduces available parking spaces and disrupts some non-restaurant businesses.

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RetailDive

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Michael Mullican stepped down from the position to pursue other opportunities and Sam Johnson, current head of retail operations, will take over.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Market traders have found a thriving niche in the UK economy, thanks to the pandemic’s newfound popularity of food stalls and outdoor dining. The post Covid-19 doubles the number of outdoor market stall traders across the UK appeared first on 365 RETAIL | Retail News.

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365 Retail

MAY 5, 2022

AV technology pioneer Peerless-AV® will present the latest generation Outdoor Displays and Indoor/Outdoor Kiosk solutions together with a new Motorised Trolley and a host of dvLED mounting systems on stand 3F700 at ISE 2022 , 10-13 May, Fira de Barcelona. www.peerless-av.com.

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RetailWire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Academy Sports and Outdoors is looking to raise up to $250 million as part of an initial public offering with shares priced between $15 and $17. The retailer, which was founded in 1938, operates 259 stores across 16 states.

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Sailthru

JULY 9, 2018

For such a massive sporting and outdoor retailer, REI’s flagship store is in an interesting place. And yet, REI still manages to get customers in an outdoor state of mind immediately, foreshadowing an exceptional in-store experience. Unlike the typical apparel retailer, sporting and outdoor retailers are lifestyle brands.

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