Retail Success Stories

Running Insight senior writer Danny Smith (right) and editor Michael Jacobsen (center) met with dozens of exhibitors, including Diadora, during the two days on the show floor at TRE 2025.

After years of calling Austin, TX, home, The Running Event moved about 80 miles southwest and planted its flag in San Antonio for 2025. The Alamo City proved to be a wonderful host for a TRE delivering its characteristic blend of energy

Placing recycling bins by fitting stations and recycling used running shoes are two practical ways running stores can be more environmentally mindful retail operations. Credit to Fleet Feet in Decatur, GA.

Sustainable Steps

April 10, 2023

Nick Kovaleski (left) received the On Impact Award during The Running Event 2022 in Austin, TX, for A Runner’s Mind’s ongoing sustainability efforts in its stores and at its events.

ARMed for the Earth

April 10, 2023

One More Thing: The Thrill of Socks

March 14, 2023

Charm City Run has made a significant effort towards its own private label apparel program — with impressive success.

Going Private (Label)

March 14, 2023

The Better Half of owning a run specialty store

February 24, 2023

Moms Who Run (Stores)

February 24, 2023

Fartleks Gets Thrifty

February 21, 2023

News from the World of Run Specialty

January 17, 2023

Fleet Feet Expands With Second Store In Pittsburgh

January 17, 2023

Best Running Stores 2022

January 3, 2023

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