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Arc'teryx opens climb-focused store. New store in LA's Venice neighborhood features mini climbing wall. 15 minutes ago October 6, 2026 Arc'teryx Equipment (North Vancouver, B.C.) has opened its first store dedicated exclusively to climbing. Located on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in the Los Angeles beachfront neighborhood of Venice, the space represents "the next evolution of Arc'teryx's presence in Southern California," the company said in a news release. The new store pairs a curated, climb-focused assortment with a climbing wall, a lounge, an outdoor patio and a beta board, giving local climbers a place to gather, train, learn, and connect. It is the brand's fourth location in Los Angeles and fifth in Southern California. "With Abbot Kinney, we're creating a new expression of our climbing heritage for Los Angeles - preserving the character of an existing building while designing a flexible space that can move between retail, climbing and community programming," said Delaney Schweitzer, GM Arc'teryx, North America. "It's a different kind of retail experience, grounded in the sport culture that has always defined Arc'teryx." Flexible fixtures allow the retail floor to be configured for films, workshops, talks and other events. Interspersed throughout the store are large-scale athlete imagery paired with in-depth displays featuring photographs, artifacts, books and written narratives about historic ascents. Overall, Arc'teryx has 160-plus branded stores, and its products are also available in more than 2,400 other retail locations worldwide. Drawing on more than 125 years of history serving the retail design market, VMSD magazine provides retail professionals with the most up-to-date, innovative retail design ideas and industry news through its industry-leading magazine, website, social media channels and bulletins. Featured video. MasterClass: 're-sparkling' retail: using store design to build trust, faith and brand loyalty. HOW CAN WE EMPOWER and inspire senior leaders to see design as an investment for future retail growth? This session, led by retail design expert Ian Johnston from Quinine Design, explores how physical stores remain unmatched in the ability to build trust, faith, and loyalty with your customers, ultimately driving shareholder value. Presented by: Ian Johnston Founder and Creative Director, Quinine Design You may like.

Arc'teryx opens first-ever climb-focused store on Abbot Kinney in Los Angeles. Business Wire Published Oct 05, 2026 New Venice location brings Arc'teryx's climbing heritage to life through a dedicated assortment, gathering spaces and experiences designed for LA's climbing community Arc'teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, has opened its newest store on Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Venice, California. Opened on October 3, the location marks the brand's first-ever retail concept dedicated exclusively to climbing and the next evolution of Arc'teryx's presence in Southern California. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Arc'teryx Abbot Kinney pairs a curated, climb-focused assortment with a climbing wall, a lounge, an outdoor patio, and a beta board, giving local climbers a place to gather, train, learn, and connect. It is the brand's fourth location in Los Angeles and fifth in Southern California. The store marks the next chapter in Arc'teryx's continued growth across the region. Top Stories Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. "At Arc'teryx climbing is part of our DNA and community has always been core to how we think about retail. The shared connection we have to climb with the Los Angeles community was the catalyst for the creation of this new store concept" said Delaney Schweitzer, GM Arc'teryx, North America. "With Abbot Kinney, we're creating a new expression of that climbing heritage for Los Angeles - preserving the character of an existing building while designing a flexible space that can move between retail, climbing and community programming. It's a different kind of retail experience, grounded in the sport culture that has always defined Arc'teryx." Built for the Climbing Community Climbing sits at the center of both the assortment and experience at Abbot Kinney. The store features a focused selection of Arc'teryx climbing apparel and equipment alongside a curated assortment of third-party climbing products, creating a destination built around climbers' needs. The experience extends well beyond the product assortment. A built-in Grasshopper climbing wall can be activated for events, with routes and holds updated regularly by local partner Long Beach Rising. Nearby, the Beta Lounge features furniture from local design studio WAKA WAKA, climbing guidebooks and current issues of Alpinist and Summit Journal, inviting guests to spend time in the space and connect before or after climbing. Throughout the store, athlete features and installations bring Arc'teryx's climbing heritage to life. Large-scale athlete imagery is paired with in-depth displays featuring photographs, artifacts, books, and written narratives that offer a closer look at the people, preparation, and determination behind significant ascents. The store will also feature Arc Presents, a rotating projection series bringing climbing films and other content into the space. An outdoor patio provides additional space for guests to gather and recharge and can be configured for workshops, small gatherings and screenings, while flexible fixtures throughout the store allow the retail floor to transform for films, workshops, talks and other events. Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Local Roots Arc'teryx has built relationships with local climbing partners including ABA and Long Beach Rising (LBR), helping ground the brand's presence in the community well before the doors opened on Abbot Kinney. Long Beach Rising will play an ongoing role in the store experience, including regularly updating routes and holds on the climbing wall and supporting the store's selection of climb-focused third-party products. Together, these partners will shape programming from events and workshops to the in-store climbing experiences, so the space reflects the climbing culture that already exists in LA. "Our best stores are shaped by the communities they serve," said Stephanie Jamieson, Senior Director Brand Community, North America. "We wanted to create a place that LA climbers would genuinely want to spend time in: somewhere to learn from one another, connect with the local scene and find new ways to get involved. The climbing wall, lounge, patio and programming all come back to that idea, creating a space that supports the community in ways that go well beyond shopping. Arc'teryx Abbot Kinney is located at 1116 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291, and opened to the public on Saturday, October 3. The store is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. PST and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. PST. About Arc'teryx Arc'teryx is a Canadian company based in the Coast Mountains. Our design process is connected to the real world, focused on delivering unrivaled durability and performance in extreme conditions. Our products are distributed through over 160 branded stores and more than 2,400 retail locations worldwide. We are problem solvers, evolving and searching for a better way to deliver resolved, minimalist designs. Good design that matters makes lives better. View source version on businesswire.com:

Nike shares tumble 6% on dismal revenue forecast, layoff plans. Reading Time: 3 mins read Nike shares tumbled 6.7% Friday after the sportswear giant shared a dismal revenue forecast and warned of upcoming layoffs, as athletes flock to rival sneaker brands. You may also like. It was the second straight day of declines for Nike, putting the sneaker brand's stock down more than 48% so far this year. On Thursday, Nike reported that its first-quarter revenues slumped 4% to $11.2 billion, citing declines in Greater China - partially offset by gains in North America - and challenges in its Sportswear and Jordan brands. Net income was $712 million, down 2% from $727 million the previous year. It expects revenue to fall by high-single digits in fiscal year 2027 and unveiled a new operating model called "Pace" designed to cut costs - which will lead to more layoffs next year. "This work will result in fewer roles across Nike, and I want to acknowledge that news like this creates uncertainty. I don't take that lightly," Elliott Hill, president and CEO of Nike, wrote in a note to employees Thursday. "Throughout this process, we will communicate directly, act with transparency and treat people with respect. Decisions about impacted roles related to this work will begin in calendar year 2027 and beyond." When Nike introduced its first Air Jordans in 1985, it expected to sell about 100,000 pairs in the first year. Instead, it sold 4 million and the infamous partnership with basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan turned Nike into the brand to beat for decades. But the company has steadily been losing its appeal. A few weeks ago, Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé ended his two-decade partnership with Nike, leaving for rival sneaker brand On. Global soccer stars Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane and Ousmane Dembélé have also cut ties with Nike. Hill addressed these challenges in a statement, saying: "We have more work to do in NIKE Sportswear, Jordan Brand and Greater China, and we're taking deliberate actions to strengthen those businesses the right way for the long-term." The new Pace plan is expected to deliver $2.5 billion in cost savings by 2031. Nike did not say how many staffers would be impacted in expected layoff rounds. The company has already carried out two rounds of layoffs this year, cutting 775 jobs at a US distribution center in January and another 1,400 roles from the tech division in April. Pace will also include efforts to modernize Nike's global supply chain; split the company's business into three geographies; and a new campus in India. The three geographies will be Americas, combining North America and Latin America; APGC, bringing together Asia Pacific and Greater China; and EMEA, which includes its Europe, Middle East and Africa businesses. Nike is also opening a new campus in Bengaluru, India, which will "strengthen how we serve athletes around the world, including in India." Management is expected to share more details on its five-year outlook at its upcoming investor presentation on Nov. 16 and 17. Though Nike is still the largest sports brand in the world, it has struggled amid increasing competition from rising brands including On, Hoka, Arc'teryx and New Balance. On - a running shoe brand launched in 2010 known for its light, cushiony shoes - has posed a particular challenge for Nike. The same day Mbappé left Nike, On announced the French soccer player as its ambassador as it enters the soccer market. In 2020, tennis star Roger Federer - another former Nike partner - helped On launch its first tennis-inspired shoe. Last month, Nike left the S&P 100 after 18 years.