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ArticleL.L.Bean to reopen flagship after $50m renovation
L.L.Bean will reopen its redesigned Freeport, Maine, flagship in September following a three-year, $50 million renovation project.
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News briefsSalomon to open first UK store outside London
Salomon will open its first UK store outside London this summer at Liverpool One, marking the next step in its retail expansion strategy.
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ArticleDecathlon UK expands festival tent buyback scheme
Decathlon UK will refund up to 50% of a tent’s value in cash to encourage festival-goers to return rather than abandon camping gear.
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News briefsSkinny Skis and Smartwool win Grassroots honors
Jackson, Wyoming-based Skinny Skis and Smartwool have been named Retailer of the Year and Vendor of the Year, respectively, in the 2026 Grassroots Outdoor Specialty Awards.
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News briefsKühl opens first East Coast store in Boston
Kühl has opened its first retail location on the US East Coast, selecting Boston as the next step in the brand’s growing direct-to-consumer strategy.
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News briefsHydraPak targets North American run specialty expansion
The hydration specialist is increasing investments in events, retail partnerships and sales representation to accelerate growth in the running category.
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ArticleIntersport expands executive management team
The appointment of longtime executive Stephan Schwarz signals a stronger focus on commercial execution, strategic brands and global alignment across the IIC network.
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News briefsBerghaus to open first UK brand store
The British outdoor brand will open its first standalone UK retail location later this year at Manchester Arndale.
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ArticleDecathlon opens seventh Austrian store
The sporting goods retailer has opened its seventh store in Austria, strengthening its presence in Vienna’s prime shopping district and confirming further expansion plans.
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News briefsAmazon launches AI shopping assistant for retailers
The new AWS tool allows retailers to deploy branded AI shopping assistants in weeks, with Tapestry’s Kate Spade already among the first adopters.
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News briefsREI San Diego votes to unionize
Workers at REI’s San Diego location have voted to join UFCW Local 135, making the store the largest unionized REI location in the United States.
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ArticleMunich’s Sporthaus Schuster explores how sport shapes urban identity
The Munich outdoor retailer is using the 2026 World Cup as a backdrop for a campaign centered on sport as part of daily urban life rather than stadium spectacle.
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ArticleBerghaus deepens North American push with new hires and retail expansion
The British outdoor brand is accelerating its US market strategy through new leadership appointments, specialty retail expansion and strategic agency partnerships.
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ArticleCanada’s MEC brings Gear Swap back to stores
The Canadian retailer is testing a new physical resale and repair concept in British Columbia as demand grows for longer-lasting outdoor gear and circular retail models.
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News briefsGrassroots expands retailer education at Connect
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is sharpening its educational focus at the upcoming Connect Show with new sessions on AI, retail analytics and inventory planning as specialty retailers navigate increasingly complex operating conditions.
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News briefsANWR grows volume despite softer earnings
Germany’s ANWR Group increased business volume in 2025 while accelerating AI, retail analytics and international expansion initiatives.
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ArticleCotswold Outdoor Group relocates HQ to Swindon
The British retail group has relocated its headquarters to a new sustainability-focused office complex in Swindon, using mountain-inspired design elements to reinforce its outdoor retail identity and support future growth.
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News briefsGrassroots Outdoor Alliance reveals 2026 award nominees
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance has unveiled the nominees for its 2026 Specialty Awards ahead of the upcoming Grassroots Connect show in Reno, highlighting the retailers, brands and sales representatives shaping the future of independent outdoor retail.
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ArticleSport 2000 renews supervisory board leadership
Sport 2000 Group International has appointed outdoor industry veteran Martin Kössler as Chair and retail transformation specialist Chantal Dubbert as Deputy Chair as the retail network sharpens its international growth and specialist retail strategy.
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ArticleREI responds to union boycott and bargaining criticism
The outdoor retailer has pushed back against union allegations surrounding contract negotiations as workers continue a nationwide boycott during REI’s Anniversary Sale.
