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Orvis to Close 36 Locations by 2026

Citing tariffs, the Vermont-based outdoor gear company will focus on fly fishing and wingshooting, said company President Simon…

News October 9
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REI Co-op to Close Three Stores Including NYC SoHo Flagship

REI will also shutter its Boston store and its Paramus, New Jersey location, according to a spokesperson.

News October 8
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Inside the first corporate Bed Bath & Beyond Home store, which opened in Nashville, Tenn. in August.

Bed Bath & Beyond Ramps up Brick-and-Mortar Revival with Franchise Model Launch

Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. is launching a national franchise system to step up the brick-and-mortar return of…

News October 7
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Strategies the new Nike leadership team implemented with its running business led to 20% revenue growth for the category in Q1. Now, Nike plans to utilize the same playbook in other areas of its business.

Nike Turnaround: Progress in Wholesale, North America, Running

In a news-filled earnings call, Nike executives discussed what is working and areas of the business that still…

News October 6
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175-Year-Old Catalog Retailer Hammacher Schlemmer Folds…but Hints at Return

The 175-year-old catalog-based retailer Hammacher Schlemmer, known for its unexpected and unique merchandise, has initiated going-out-of-business sales, so…

News October 3
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Andy Gray, CEO of the newly create Journeys Global Retail Group.

Journeys President Andy Gray to Lead New Journeys Global Retail Group

The new Journeys Global Retail Group will bring together Journeys, the U.K.-based Schuh and Canada's Little Burgundy under…

News October 1
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SEC Accuses Owner of Modell’s, Pier 1 Imports of $112M Ponzi Scheme

[Editor’s note: the following has been updated to reflect information regarding the current ownership of RadioShack, which is…

News September 26
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Starbucks Restructuring Plan will Shrink North American Store Count by 1%

Starbucks will lay off 900 non-retail employees and close underperforming stores in the U.S. and Canada as part…

News September 25
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Listen Now: What Leaders Can Learn from Dick’s, Target & the Athleisure Boom

Sports retail has been at the center of some of the biggest news of the year, with ongoing…

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