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Orvis to Close 31 Stores and 5 Outlets, Cutting U.S. Footprint Nearly in Half Next Year

The 169-year-old brand cites a tariff-driven cost squeeze, prompting a pivot toward wholesale partners plus online sales.

Overview

  • Orvis will shutter 31 stores and five outlets early next year, leaving 33 stores and two outlets operating in the United States.
  • Company leaders attribute the downsizing to higher costs from tariffs, describing the current tariff environment as unprecedented.
  • The retailer will emphasize wholesale and digital commerce, leaning on more than 550 independent dealers plus national partners such as Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s, and Sportsman’s Warehouse.
  • Specific store locations slated to close have not been published, with additional details expected closer to the shutdowns.
  • Orvis will keep its direct-to-consumer site and Orvis Adventures, prioritize core technical categories and dog products, phase out select lifestyle lines, and offer “Last Release” and closing-store discounts.