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Orvis to Close 36 Locations as It Tightens Assortment, Citing Tariff Pressure

The 169-year-old retailer points to tariff pressure, signaling a pivot to a slimmer lineup with greater reliance on dealer partners.

Overview

  • The company said it will shut 31 stores and five outlet locations by early 2026, with specific sites yet to be named.
  • Orvis attributed the retrenchment to an “unprecedented tariff landscape” that it says changed its business model.
  • Executives said the brand will narrow its product range and refocus on heritage pursuits such as fly fishing and wingshooting alongside gear, apparel, experiences and conservation.
  • Orvis will concentrate on a more selective retail footprint while leaning on its more than 500 independent dealer partners and direct channels.
  • The move follows workforce cuts announced in October 2024 and June 2025, and third-party reports project a smaller national footprint after the closures, which the company has not confirmed.