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REI Co-op Returning to Its Values, Says CEO Mary Beth Laughton

Retail TouchPoints

This article was first published in our sister brand Shop Eat Surf Outdoor A lot has happened politically and in the outdoor industry since REI s new President and CEOMary Beth Laughtonwas appointed to the role in January, she noted onstage at Outside Summit in Denver, Colo. last week. We need them to feel welcomed into our industry.

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The Evolution of Journeys Under New President Andy Gray

Retail TouchPoints

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO). Journeys , one of the largest footwear retailers in the country with over 1,000 stores in North America, has been one of the most important large wholesale accounts for footwear brands for decade.

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Nike Ramps Up Embrace of Wholesale Channel

Retail TouchPoints

To support the new wholesale push, Nike is in the process of hiring retail marketing, visual merchandising and account management employees with the goal of having elevated presentations, better consumer connections and increased sell-throughs. From here, we expect our business results to improve,” Hill said. It’s time to turn the page.”

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Why visiting a mall in Thailand feels more like sightseeing than shopping

Inside Retail

trillion ($84 billion) to Thailand’s GDP, accounting for about 15.17 They are part of a planned strategy to boost retail sales, attract domestic and international customers and merge traditional culture with modern commerce. The mall is a semi-outdoor project that combines nature and the convenience of living in a city.

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Creative Ideas for Facebook Events to Boost Engagement and Attendance

Small Biz Trends

Community Connections: Organize local fundraisers and outdoor activities to strengthen community ties and promote user-generated content. Planning a Facebook event can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Unique Ideas for Facebook Events Engaging your audience is key when planning Facebook events for your small business.

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Saks Global $600M deal with bondholders includes $200M in new financing

Retail Dive

Published June 30, 2025 Daphne Howland Senior Reporter post share post print email license Saks Global has no plans to close stores, executives told analysts earlier this month. There is no plan to close stores, however, per that report. Kaarin Moore/Retail Dive Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated.

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Interview: How B&Q owner Kingfisher aims to become a retail media powerhouse

Retail Gazette

. “For example, our garden season is quite active right now so that means that an advertiser of the outdoor and garden categories can sponsor products, have branded content in our newsletter, and that will be connected to our in store activation,” he explains. “B&Q has no issue in terms of market share.