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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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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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Most recently, Hicks served as CEO of Academy Sports + Outdoors as well as CEO of Foot Locker. The top job at the pet retailer opened up following the departure earlier this month of J.K. Symancyk, who left PetSmart to lead Signet Jewelers.

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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

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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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2025

After 40 years of providing adventure travel, day tours and classes, outdoors retail co-op REI will shut down its Experiences business, which had been losing millions of dollars every year and was being subsidized with profits from other parts of the business, according to a statement from CEO Eric Artz.

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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

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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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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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

JANUARY 9, 2025

Together, we bring scale, expertise and broad appeal to customers across America.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2025

Converting them into community plazas, garden spaces or outdoor event areas encourages gathering and extends visitor dwell time. Whether through programmed events, outdoor seating or interactive art, retail spaces must actively invite community interaction. Parking lots can become public spaces. Foster public gathering.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

What’s a pet owner to do when the great outdoors is inaccessible? Are there outdoor seating options available? Our temperate climate with ample sunshine and green space encourages spending time outside and sharing it with four-legged friends. My chocolate lab, Sydney, passed away last year. She lived a long and happy life.

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Groove

MARCH 12, 2024

Podcast : Download | Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Meeting Gentry Jensen of Cordova Outdoors In this episode of the eCommerce Masters Podcast, host Ethan Giffin engages with Gentry Jensen, founder of Cordova Outdoors, delving into Jensen's remarkable journey from a Navy SEAL to an innovative entrepreneur.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Set to open in summer 2025, the new Wally’s concept will feature a 2,500-square-foot interior and a 1,500-square-foot outdoor terrace, creating an open-air dining experience within one of the architectural waterfront spheres in front of the Fairmont Hotel along the Avenue of the Stars.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Swedish outdoor apparel and gear retailer Fjällräven has launched Fjällräven Pre-Loved, a peer-to-peer resale marketplace powered by Archive that is designed to give a second life to products and reinforce the brand’s mission to reduce waste and promote circularity.

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Groove

OCTOBER 14, 2024

We have helped successful companies like Cordova Outdoors boost their CTRs, resulting in greater revenue and more efficient ad spending. Level up your visuals: Using high-quality photos and infographics can make it easier for your target audience to understand what you’re offering, making them more likely to click through and learn more.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 18, 2019

When Exxel Outdoors’ mobile traffic started really taking off, they noticed that the revenue wasn’t following. The amount of effort it…

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Academy Sports + Outdoors has revealed the locations of the nine new stores it plans to open this fall, bringing it closer to the goal the retailer set in March : to open up to 17 new stores during its FY 2024, which began in February 2024. Academy already has opened three locations since the beginning of its fiscal year. Kingsport, Tenn.;

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2024

Academy Sports + Outdoors will open up to 17 new stores during its 2024 fiscal year, which began Feb. The retailer carries apparel, footwear, sports and camping equipment from brand names including Nike , Carhartt and L.L.Bean , as well as private label brands such as Magellan Outdoors, Freely, H2OX and Mosaic.

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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, 2022

DICK’S Sporting Goods will open four new locations of its outdoor specialty retail brand Public Lands this fall, including its first locations in the Southeast and Northwestern U.S. 14; Melville, N.Y. 21; Kennesaw, Ga. 28; and Medford, Ore. 14; Melville, N.Y. 21; Kennesaw, Ga. 28; and Medford, Ore.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Resale has a new player with the launch of DICK’S Sporting Goods ’ in-store buy-back program, available in select markets through a partnership with outdoor and adventure gear resale platform Out&Back. DICK’S will pilot the program at DICK’S Sporting Goods locations in Pittsburgh and Lakewood, Colo. and its Cranberry Township, Pa.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

L.L.Bean , another storied name in the industry, will make a selection of its products available in-store and online at Academy Sports + Outdoors. Curated around the shared joy of the outdoors, Academy will carry products including polos, backpacks, men’s and women’s apparel and the iconic Bean Boots.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC), a technology platform that owns brands including One Kings Lane and Sur La Table , has purchased outdoor retailer Backcountry and its family of brands, including MotoSport , Competitive Cyclist and Steep and Cheap. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “We

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2022

Navigate also will connect founders to a network of peers, mentors and industry experts to support their continued growth. “We’re excited about the products and perspectives they are bringing to the industry and look forward to partnering with them for their continued success throughout the program and beyond.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2022

Following a March 2022 announcement that it planned to expand beyond its roots in electronics, Best Buy is entering new categories including health and wellness, outdoor living and transportation. In November 2021, Best Buy acquired outdoor furniture brand Yardbird.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2020

Outdoor Voices, Fabletics and Alo are just a few of the DTC brands in the space, vying against established, deep-pocketed, omnichannel leaders, such as lululemon and Nike. Outdoor Voices was already starting to feel the pinch before COVID, and experts predict the company will go under within the next year.

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OCTOBER 3, 2022

Alicia is the founder of Live Infinitely which is a company that sells water bottles and outdoor gear online. Alicia is the founder of Live Infinitely which is a company that sells water bottles and outdoor gear online. Today I have Alicia Reynoso on the show. Enjoy the interview! Today I have Alicia Reynoso on the show.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

Eddie Bauer will move into resale beginning in August, when the outdoors retailer will begin accepting Eddie Bauer-branded apparel, footwear, accessories and gear, according to reporting in WWD and other media outlets. We hope to give customers new ways to discover the brand and outfit their adventures.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2022

She noted that the concept of “partial de-malling,” which could include integration of outdoor spaces for walkable plazas and eating areas, food carts/trucks, skating rinks, miniature golf courses and the like, all will contribute to the experiential and entertainment value of a trip to the mall.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Dick’s Sporting Goods , which acquired Moosejaw from Walmart in February 2023 for an undisclosed amount, plans to close all but three of the 14 stores in the outdoor retailer chain, according to multiple media reports. In recent months Dick’s has been putting more energy into formats such as its House of Sport and Public Lands banners.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Gellert has a history of supporting Patagonia’s commitment to environmental activism, and he helped the retailer position itself as a leader of outdoor causes in Europe. Johnson, who previously led Patagonia’s technical outdoor business, will now oversee the apparel and equipment divisions.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 17, 2024

Academy Sports + Outdoors began using Revionics’ pricing modules in July 2023. Despite a slow fiscal Q4 2023, Tractor Supply announced in February 2024 that it planned to open up to 95 brick-and-mortar stores and complete its 10 th distribution center this year.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Outdoor brand Snow Peak is taking a similar approach, but in a way that remains true to its uniquely natural roots. is a multi-function venue that includes a store, restaurant and office space — all of which are thematically connected to a central invitation: “Let’s dwell outdoors, together.” Snow Peak’s U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 20, 2023

The store will focus on providing members with access to high-quality used outdoor gear and apparel with a frequently rotating selection. REI has offered used outdoor gear to co-op members for more than 60 years through “garage sale” events at its stores. .

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