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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. 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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.

Arc'teryx opens Montreal Alpha Store 20 years after entering the market. September 22, 2026 Arc'teryx has opened a new 9,599-square-foot Alpha Store on Sainte-Catherine Street in downtown Montreal, marking its largest retail investment in the city since entering the market 20 years ago. The three-level store at 1133 Sainte-Catherine Street West opened August 28, replacing the brand's longstanding location farther west on the street. It is the second Alpha Store in Canada, following the debut of the concept on Bloor Street in Toronto in 2024. The Montreal opening comes 20 years after Arc'teryx established its first Canadian retail store in the city. The company opened at 1515 Sainte-Catherine Street West in 2006, in what contemporary reports described as its first move into full-scale branded retail. The new location includes an expanded ReBIRD Service Centre offering repair, resale and product-care services, a dedicated Veilance area, community space and a broader Arc'teryx assortment. The store is spread across a ground floor, mezzanine and ReBIRD level. "Montréal holds a special place for Arc'teryx and has been part of not just our retail journey but our brand journey from the very beginning," Delaney Schweitzer, General Manager, North America at Arc'teryx, said in announcing the opening. Schweitzer said the new Alpha Store honours the city that welcomed Arc'teryx in 2006 and reflects the company's longstanding relationship with Montreal. Montreal played an early role in Arc'teryx retail. Arc'teryx was founded in North Vancouver in 1989, but when the company moved into full-scale branded retail, it chose Montreal. The original 4,500-square-foot store opened in 2006 within Concordia University's Engineering and Visual Arts complex on Sainte-Catherine Street West. At the time, company executives pointed to Montreal's outdoor community and its interest in design and fashion as reasons for choosing the city. The location also allowed the Vancouver-based company to test the concept outside its home market before expanding its company-operated store network more widely. Montreal later became an early market for some of the community features that have become more prominent in Arc'teryx stores. The former Sainte-Catherine location included the Beta Lounge, a community space with a climbing wall and programming for the local outdoor community. Arc'teryx has since built a substantial global retail network, with company-operated stores becoming an increasingly important part of the business. Its Alpha format represents one of the brand's most developed store concepts. The first Alpha Store opened at 50 Bloor Street West in Toronto in May 2024, occupying 9,274 square feet and featuring an extensive product assortment and ReBIRD services. Alpha locations have subsequently opened in New York, including stores in SoHo and at Rockefeller Center. Montreal is the second Canadian location to receive the format. At 9,599 square feet, the new Montreal store is slightly larger than the Toronto Bloor Alpha location. It occupies the former Michael Kors flagship at Sainte-Catherine and Stanley, moving Arc'teryx east from its longtime location near Concordia University and further into the core downtown shopping district. Michael Kors previously occupied roughly 9,000 square feet over three levels at the address before closing the store and subsequently opening at Royalmount. Inside Arc'teryx, multiple fitting rooms are positioned across the ground floor, mezzanine and upper level, while back-lit Jacket Bays display some of the brand's technical outerwear. A dedicated community area will host gatherings including run clubs and climbing groups. ReBIRD takes over the third level. A significant part of the new store is devoted to ReBIRD, Arc'teryx's program encompassing product care, repair, trade-in and resale. Arc'teryx says the expanded ReBIRD Service Centre represents the largest investment within the Montreal store. The space includes a dedicated repair-operator area offering full repair services, along with a permanent ReBIRD Resale section selling refurbished Arc'teryx products. Customers can also bring eligible products to the store for assessment and trade-in. Arc'teryx provides credit equal to 30 per cent of the original manufacturer's suggested retail price for eligible products, while complimentary technical washing is available for Gore-Tex, down insulation and softshell products. Damaged gear can be assessed by the in-house team, with repairs completed in-store where possible. "This is an incredibly proud moment for our brand, showcasing our commitment to a community who have been with us since day one," Dominique Showers, Vice President of ReBIRD, said in the announcement. Showers said the investment reflects Arc'teryx's commitment to helping Montreal customers keep their existing gear in use longer. The third level also includes a dedicated presentation for Veilance, Arc'teryx's urban-focused collection. Veilance has been growing within the broader Arc'teryx business. Parent company Amer Sports reported strong double-digit growth for the line during the first quarter of 2026 and said it planned to invest in new products and expand distribution during the year. The Montreal Veilance area takes its design cues from the city's urban environment, according to Arc'teryx. Its presence is notable given the role Montreal's fashion and design culture played in the company's original decision to establish a store in the city two decades ago. Design references Montreal and the mountains. Arc'teryx worked with MGB Architecture and Joseph Tontodonat on the new store, using natural materials and architectural details intended to reference the brand's mountain roots. The interior includes warm woods, dimensional stone and Sugi Ban-inspired finishes. Angled architectural elements and integrated lighting reference mountain and skyline forms, while West Coast planting is incorporated throughout the space. A custom vintage map of Montreal is incorporated into the store, while the Guide Table on the sales floor includes an interactive three-dimensional map of mountains and trails in the region. Arc'teryx also salvaged climbing holds from its former Sainte-Catherine Street store and used them to create a sculptural installation in the new location. The Veilance area draws additional inspiration from Montreal's urban environment. The relocation comes during continued investment along Sainte-Catherine Street by retailers establishing larger and more prominent downtown stores. The move from 1515 to 1133 Sainte-Catherine shifts Arc'teryxe east from the Concordia University area to a location near Stanley Street and a dense concentration of downtown retailers. Arc'teryx expands across North America. The Montreal Alpha Store is part of a broader expansion of Arc'teryx's company-operated retail network. The company currently lists five locations in Quebec: Sainte-Catherine Street, Royalmount, Carrefour Laval, Quartier DIX30 and Place Ste-Foy in Quebec City. Arc'teryx has also made several significant investments elsewhere in Canada in recent years. The brand has opened in Banff and Halifax, relocated its downtown Vancouver flagship to Robson Street and opened at Oakridge Park in Vancouver, in addition to launching the Alpha format on Bloor Street in Toronto. The expansion is expected to continue. Arc'teryx currently has 75 stores across North America, and management said during Amer Sports' second-quarter earnings call that it believes the network could eventually reach roughly 200 locations. Canada remains important to that strategy. Arc'teryx CEO Stuart Haselden told analysts during the earnings call that Canada is the company's home market and has its highest level of brand awareness, providing a natural base for expansion into the United States. Arc'teryx plans to add 30 to 35 net new stores globally in 2026. The company is also expanding categories including women's, footwear and Veilance, adding to the assortment available within its larger stores. Located in Toronto, Craig is the Publisher & CEO of Retail Insider Media Ltd. He is also a retail analyst and consultant, Advisor at the University of Alberta School Centre for Cities and Communities in Edmonton, former lawyer and a public speaker. He has studied the Canadian retail landscape for over 25 years and he holds Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws Degrees. September 21, 2026 September 18, 2026 September 17, 2026 Subscribe. * indicates required