Today on The Rock Fight, Colin, Eoin, and Producer Dave tackle a chaotic week for outdoor retail, from store closures to corporate pivots and questionable marketing moves!On the docket!<ul><li>REI shutters its SoHo and Boston stores: Both shops are unionized, sparking speculation about whether this is cost-cutting, anti-union, or just part of the Peak 28 overhaul. (03:55)</li><li>Orvis blames tariffs for closing 36 stores: Are we sure it isn't just the brand’s long drift away from its fishing roots? (13:15)</li><li>Backcountry partners with AllGear Digital: Smart retail-media synergy or just another way to cram ads into your shopping experience? (19:35)</li><li>The Rock Fight Lightning Round: Hydro Flask’s poor quarter, Mount To Coast gets sustainable, Halfdays raises $10 million! (28:50)</li><li>Chip Wilson is Back: Lululemon takes it on the chin and hears about it from their founder. (41:05)</li></ul> Lastly for The Parting Shot presented by Garage Grown Gear, Colin draws a parallel between dying local hockey shops and the decline of outdoor retail. (47:48)Thanks for listening! The Rock Fight is a production of <a href="https://my.captivate.fm/rockfight.co" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rock Fight</a>, LLC. Sign up for NEWS FROM THE FRONT, Rock Fight's semi-weekly newsletter by heading to www.rockfight.co and clicking Join The Mailing List.Please follow and subscribe to The Rock Fight and give us a 5 star rating and a written review wherever you get your podcasts.Want to pick a fight with The Rock Fight? Send your feedback, questions, and comments to <a href="mailto:myrockfight@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">myrockfight@gmail.com</a>.

Podurama

Home

Trending

Personal

Your Podcasts

New Episodes

My Files

Favourite Episodes

Tags (Folders)

Recently Played

Bookmarks

Followed Playlists

REI Retreats, Orvis Shrinks & Lulu Loses Its Mojo

The Rock Fight: Outdoor Industry & Adventure Sports Commentary

AI Chapters

AI Insights

Reviews