REI amends customer return policy June 5, 2013 Customers won’t be able to return those seven-year-old hiking boots to REI just because they don’t fit anymore.
2012/13 SNEWS FitBiz Retailer Report: Store counts rise for first time in six years May 5, 2013 For the first time since 2007, the number of U.S. specialty fitness retail stores increased year-over-year, ending a six-year slide set off by the great recession and a changing consumer landscape.
Women and marketing: Why gender-specific plans don’t work November 10, 2013 SNEWS Merchandising Editor Robin Enright talks about the importance to include women in overall marketing strategies rather than just targeting them.
从直销工厂 (Factory direct): Are foreign manufacturers the new retail competition? September 8, 2015 0Comments Consumers are seeing an influx of crazy-cheap gear for sale online direct from Asia. Can these no-name outdoor goods challenge established brands?
Q&A;: REI's Susan Viscon September 8, 2015 0Comments REI head of merchandising and private brands sees ‘great retailers’ providing more than just price and products.
Register Now: What not to miss at OIA Rendezvous in Seattle, Oct. 5-7 September 3, 2015 0Comments Retailer-to-retailer collaboration, consumer insights and community advocacy. Get in tune with the industry's top issues and people. Oct. 5-7.
Fabrics of the future August 25, 2015 0Comments Look ahead to 2017 with the latest fabrics and textiles from ingredient brands.
Outdoor Retailer to stay in Salt Lake City through 2018 with new dates August 24, 2015 0Comments Summer Market to move up a week early, starting in 2017. Winter Market will be two weeks earlier in 2016, and Saturday-Tuesday starting in 2017.
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从直销工厂 (Factory direct): Are foreign manufacturers the new retail competition?
Q&A;: REI's Susan Viscon
Register Now: What not to miss at OIA Rendezvous in Seattle, Oct. 5-7
Fabrics of the future
Outdoor Retailer to stay in Salt Lake City through 2018 with new dates