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The Outdoor Industry's Amazon Dilemma! Plus: The Power of SOBAN
Episode 11
Join Eoin Comerford on Outdoor Unfiltered as we strip away the PR speak to examine the real forces driving the outdoor industry. In this episode, we …
10 hours ago
Switchback Spring: What To Expect In Year Two! Plus: Scoring The Outdoor Industry's Brand/Retailer Partnerships
Episode 10
This episode of Outdoor Unfiltered dives into the data behind retail relationships and the future of industry gatherings. Host Eoin Comerford reveals…
1 week ago
Backcountry’s Bold Pivot: Loyalty, Acquisitions, and Retail Growth
Episode 9
This episode of Outdoor Unfiltered dives deep into the shifting landscape of tariffs and retail strategy.
Host Eoin Comerford breaks down why the Whi…
2 weeks ago
Allbirds’ AI Pivot, Backcountry’s Brand Incubator & The Evolution of the Outdoor Sales Rep
Episode 8
Join host Eoin Comerford on Outdoor Unfiltered for an inside look at the business of the outdoors. In this episode, we tackle the viral news of Allbi…
3 weeks ago
Trump's impact on the Outdoor Industry & is Trail Running Going Mainstream?
Episode 7
This episode of Outdoor Unfiltered dives deep into the shifting landscape of the outdoor industry.
Host Eoin Comerford breaks down critical first-qua…
4 weeks ago
Is the Gear Shop Dead? Surviving the Shift to Lifestyle Apparel!
Episode 6
Is the classic outdoor gear shop model dead?
In this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered, host Eoin Comerford explores why iconic retailers like Wilderness…
1 month ago
KMD's Snarky Rejection of Paul Naudé, Solo Stove's Struggles & How Specialty Retail Wins in 2026!
Episode 5
Go beyond the PR spin with Eoin Comerford, former CEO and industry advisor, as he deconstructs the business mechanics of the outdoor world.
In this e…
1 month, 1 week ago
Why Eddie Bauer Failed & The OIA Rendezvous Recap Plus: Has Athleisure Finally Peaked?
Episode 4
In this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered, host and former CEO Eoin Comerford dissects the collapse of Eddie Bauer and the "vampire" licensing model that…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Profitability vs. People: REI Cuts Pay & Benefits
Episode 3
Today on Outdoor Unfiltered, Eoin Comerford breaks down the news that REI is cutting pay and benefits for employees as the co-op struggles to return …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Death Of Misery Marketing, Ultralight Goes Mainstream & Switchback vs. Outdoor Retailer
Episode 2
Move past the PR speak and into the boardroom. In this episode of Outdoor Unfiltered, host Eoin Comerford breaks down the latest strategic shifts fro…
2 months ago