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Retail is the Most Common Location for Gun Violence, but There’s More to the Story

Retail TouchPoints

Retail tops the list of locations where gun violence occurs. Image courtesy ZeroEyes For example, the majority of all gun violence incidents (60%, or 3,235 in 2024) originate outdoors, and parking lots in particular seem to be a flash point, with 1,848 incidents occurring in parking lots in 2024.

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Eddie Bauer Aims to ‘Eliminate Barriers to the Outdoors’ with New Rental Program

Retail TouchPoints

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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JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands

Retail TouchPoints

The new company launches with more than $9 billion in revenue, 1,800 store locations and 60,000 employees. JCPenney and SPARC Group, which holds a portfolio of brands including Aropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica , have formed a joint venture in an all-equity transaction to create Catalyst Brands.

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Jaycar snaps up New Zealand outdoor chain Burnsco

Inside Retail

Australia’s Jaycar Electronics Group is set to acquire New Zealand-based outdoor equipment retailer Burnsco. The 100 per cent Kiwi-owned and managed business operates 16 stores across New Zealand selling camping, boating, fishing gear and accessories. Further reading: Jaycar: The store of the future.

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Emerald Acquires Outdoor and Sporting Goods-Focused B2B Purchasing Platform

Retail TouchPoints

PlumRiver’s experience with outdoor and sporting goods companies will complement Emerald’s portfolio of show brands including Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo. These integrations will help customers manage orders, real-time inventory and product merchandising.

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Liberated Brands Declares Bankruptcy, Begins Closing Sales at All 122 Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Liberated Brands , which manages operations for multiple well-known surf and outdoor brands, filed for bankruptcy in the U.S. Closing sales at all 122 store locations have begun, managed by Gordon Brothers. million , according to court documents cited by Shop Eat Surf.

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Evolve Estates expands its portfolio with the acquisitions of Dolphin Quays, a landmark mixed-use development in Poole

Retail Focus

This latest acquisition further demonstrates Evolves’ expertise in identifying opportunities to buy, manage, and curate landmark mixed-use developments in attractive regional locations. Dolphin Quays is one of the harbourfront’s principal restaurant and caf destinations in Poole.

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