Denali
Denali store in Old Saybrook, Connecticut
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Denali is an outdoor gear chain, formerly known as Trailblazer, with stores in Connecticut and Rhode Island. It has been around since 1994, carrying hiking, running, climbing, camping, travel, cold-weather, and travel gear. Denali is a member of Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, and several of the stores participate in 1% for the Planet.
Industry Buzz: Anti-racism, public spaces and people of color, cycling heroics, investment in public lands, drive Denali
The meaning of anti-racism: This article, recently shared by Camber Outdoors, is a good primer on why being "not racist" isn't enough. [Mashable] Racism and public space: It’s time to contend with the reality that individuals of color have a markedly different experience of parks ...read more
New column Retail Voice spotlights retailers in the trenches
When the venerable Denali closed its doors in July 2019, leadership’s reason was that they “could not find a responsible path forward.” It got me wondering, what does it mean to be a responsible retailer today? To be successful, outdoor specialty shops have to offer much more ...read more
Connecticut retailer Denali is closing all doors
After rumblings of an uncertain future, Denali announced last Tuesday that its closing all seven locations. A "going out of business" sale at the Old Saybrook location signals the store's end. More than 25 years ago, the first store opened as Trailblazer in New Haven and grew to ...read more
Outdoor shop Denali undergoing restructuring
Connecticut-based Denali has begun a restructuring process that will continue over the next few months, according to outdoor industry insiders. It is unclear so far whether the outdoor specialty retailer will close stores. However, the Wakefield location is permanently closed, ...read more
The golden opportunity for specialty outdoor retailers
From electronics to apparel, dog food to toilet paper, consumers are turning to e-commerce avenues for their convenience and speed. And with product reviews at their fingertips, price comparison capabilities just a click away and two-day shipping that’s often free, why wouldn’t ...read more
Patagonia's Rose Marcario: "Let our people go vote"
Not long after Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario wrote a blog post in June about the value in giving employees time off to vote—something she did in November 2016 and is doing again this year on Election Day—she started talking to other company executives on both sides of the political ...read more
Industry Buzz: #SafeOutside survey, Outdoor Gear Builders of WNC, Big Agnes, Honey Stinger, Denali, TNF, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected] In partnership with #SafeOutside, the initiative that surveyed the climbing community about the prevalence of sexual misconduct, SNEWS is conducting its own ...read more
Industry Buzz: Winter adventure filmmaking opportunity, down tariff update, celebrating first woman on Mt. Rainier, and more
Keep up by reading Industry Buzz. Here are today's top headlines: Have a news tip? Email us at [email protected]. Maybe you're heard about how the Trump Administration is trying to impose tariffs on raw down and feather materials imported from China. The first products that ...read more
Gear sales trends at Denali Outdoor
Established in 1994 as Trailblazer, the Connecticut chain rebranded as Denali last year. Now with seven stores along the state's shoreline as well as in Rhode Island, this outdoor retailer serves New England's hikers, runners, climbers, campers, and travelers. Amy Parulis, ...read more
The best of the best
A Grassroots Outdoor Alliance award is a very big deal. The group, which is a consortium of 64 independent outdoor specialty retailers and 68 vendor partners, represents the best of specialty retail. The awards, which will be given out on June 13, 2018 on night one of the ...read more