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The North Face Appeals to All 5 Senses to Bring the Outdoors into its London Flagship

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Want to enjoy the best of the outdoors without, you know, actually going outside? For example, its complemented with a really well-done custom scent that captures the freshness of the outdoors coupled with warmth and earthy elements. We also promote our Renewed program as an important platform to give our products a second life.

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Adidas Opens First TERREX Outdoor-Lifestyle Store in Canada

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Adidas has brought its TERREX outdoor brand to Vancouver, British Columbia’s Kitsilano neighborhood with a new brick-and-mortar store. As TERREX expands its brick-and-mortar presence, location scouting for the label has been focused on areas that are known to attract outdoor enthusiasts. according to Hypebeast.

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JCPenney Joins SPARC Group to Form Catalyst Brands

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Michelle Wlazlo, formerly the Chief Merchandising and Supply Chain Officer of JCPenney, has been promoted to Brand CEO of JCPenney. Former JCPenney CEO Marc Rosen has been named CEO of Catalyst Brands, with three brand CEOs overseeing the new companys portfolio reporting to him.

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Taking Your Pooch on an Outdoor Trek? Petco and Backcountry Debut Gear Line for Dogs

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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. A second line will be released for autumn.

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Academy Sports + Outdoors Expands Revionics Partnership to Optimize Customer-Centric Pricing

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Academy Sports + Outdoors will extend its use of Revionics’ pricing intelligence software. Revionics LLC, an Aptos Company, provides enterprise retailers with science-based solutions for pricing, promotions and markdowns.

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Patagonia Promotes Three Executives, Fills Parent Company CEO Slot

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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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REI Names New Chief People Officer, Promotes Merchandising and Private Label Execs

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REI has hired Apple Musni as its new Chief People Officer, effective March 20, and promoted two executives to leadership positions: Chris Speyer has been named SVP and Chief Merchandising Officer, and Isabelle Portilla has been promoted to VP, Co-op Brands, effective immediately.