Outdoor and sporting goods chain Orvis plans to shutter more than 30 locations nationwide, the company confirmed this week.

In a statement shared with USA TODAY on Oct. 10, Orvis president Simon Perkins cited the "unprecedented tariff landscape," stating that the retailer will close 31 stores and five outlets by early 2026. Orvis will likewise reduce the products it sells, he said.

"We are entering an exciting new chapter by returning to our roots and sharpening our focus on the pursuits at the heart of our heritage: fly fishing and wingshooting," Perkins said. "This focus is about more than products − it’s about ensuring Orvis continues to lead in innovation, serve our angling and upland communities, and protect the wild places we love."

The company will not fully exit the lifestyle apparel space, it said, but will put a tighter focus on gear and other outdoor products.

Closures represent roughly half of stores

Orvis currently operates 70 retail locations nationwide, according to its website, and boasts a network of more than 550 retail partners, such as Bass Pro and Sportsman’s Warehouse. Founded in 1856 by Charles F. Orvis, the chain began as a fly-fishing equipment store before expanding into sportswear, fine gifts, home furnishings, luggage and travel accessories, according to its website. It currently employs 1,500 people in the United States, an unknown number of whom will be affected by the closures.

"We know this impacts people who are significant members of the Orvis family," said Perkins. "We are deeply grateful to our associates who have done an exceptional job embodying the Orvis brand and core values for our local communities."

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Orvis says it's closing 31 stores and five outlets by early 2026

Reporting by Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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