Black Diamond Trims Q1 Loss
Black Diamond Inc. reduced its loss in the first quarter as sales advanced 9 percent due to strong growth across each of its different product categories of climb, mountain and ski.
Sweaty Betty Teams Up With Movemeant Foundation
Movemeant Foundation, a nonprofit organization, and Sweaty Betty, a London-based activewear brand, partnered to lead “Dare to Bare” in both San Francisco and New York.
Former Jarden Outdoor Segment Sees Meager Q1 Growth For Newell Brands
Growth from Contigo beverage containers, Coleman coolers and Team Sports was partially offset by inventory destocking at Fishing and ongoing challenges on Coleman camping.
Camping World Owner Vows To Revive Gander Mountain
Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World, has pledged to bring back at least 70 Gander Mountain locations. He expects the chain will greatly benefit from lease renegotiations, a merchandise overhaul and localizing assortments by market.
Dorel Sports Sees Cycling Profits Rebound
“Dorel Sports improved materially as a restructuring efforts and more cost efficient cost structure are now bearing fruit,” stated Martin Schwartz, president and CEO of Dorel Industries.
Nike’s Attempt to Beat 2-Hour Marathon Falls Just Short
Eliud Kipchoge finished his marathon in 2 hours and 25 seconds. The 32-year-old’s time smashed the official mark of 2:02:57 set by fellow Kenyan Dennis Kimetto in Berlin in 2014 but will not enter the record books largely due to a non-compliant system of pacemaking.
GOB Sales Start At Gander Mountain
Inventory liquidation sales are now under way at all Gander Mountain store locations. As reported, Camping World has agreed to acquire a minimum of 17 stores and expects to reopen locations following the liquidations.
Newell Brands Lifts Q1 Guidance On Improved Q1
Newell Brands reported pro-forma core sales in its Play segment grew 0.5 percent as solid growth on Beverages, Coolers and Team Sports was largely offset by substantial inventory destocking on Fishing and selected Coleman product categories.
Aisle Talk, Week Of May 1
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Adidas Brand Catapults 36 Percent In North America In Q1
Showing the brand is indeed regaining market share against Nike and several other competitors, Adidas Group reported currency-neutral revenues for the Adidas Brand vaulted 36 percent in the first quarter in the North America region.
Academy Sports Launches “For All. For Less” Campaign
The three 30-second broadcast spots are rooted in the idea that the joy of sports and the outdoors should be accessible to everyone.
Sports Direct’s Only Female Director Resigns
Sports Direct, the U.K. sporting goods chain, said Claire Jenkins has resigned “with immediate effect” from her position as a non-executive director of the company.
Active Brands See Solid Growth For Sequential Brands In Q1
AND1, Avia, Heelys and Gaiam all saw progress in the first quarter for Sequential Brands Group.
Dakine Appoints Mountain Bike Marketing Manager
The producer of backpacks, travel bags, accessories, outerwear and clothing named Gabe Schroder to the role of mountain bike marketing manager.
W.L. Gore Kicks Off ‘Don’t Think About Gore-Tex’ Campaign
The campaign uses light painting to illustrate how beauty and creativity can be found in unexpected places.
