Aisle Talk, Week Of September 19
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of September 19
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Finish Line Q2 Earnings Slide Despite Comp Gain
Finish Line Inc. reported earnings declined 14.6 percent in its second quarter ended August 27, to $22.1 million, or 53 cents a share, in line with Wall Street’s consensus estimate. Finish Line comparable store sales increased 5.1 percent.
Dick’s Sporting Goods To Open In Medford, OR
Dick’s Sporting Goods will open a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store on Friday, October 7 at Northgate Marketplace.
At Nike, Phil Knight’s Successor Focuses On ‘Personalized Performance’
Phil Knight may have retired from Nike, but his successor Mark Parker said the brand will continue Knight’s “obsession with serving the athlete.”
Ibex Hires Regan Betts As Director Of Brand
Betts joins Ibex with extensive marketing experience specific to the outdoor industry, including formerly working with Smartwool.
More Americans Are Spending Less Time Outdoors
The latest annual figures show that more Americans are getting outdoors, albeit for for fewer total outings, underscoring broader challenges and opportunities in the active-lifestyle space.
U.S. Retailers Urge Government To Resolve Hanjin Fallout
A coalition of 120 organizations, including the National Retail Federation and Outdoor Industry Association, are expressing concerns over the uncertain fate of the products stranded at sea.
Why REI Is Rebooting Its Bike Business
SGB talks with REI’s director of in-house cycling product on the decision to nix its 30-year-old Novara brand in favor of Co-op Cycles, with a greater focus on the trail.
China Golf PGA Show Relocates To Shanghai
The China Golf-PGA Merchandise Show will relocate to Shanghai from its current location in Beijing for the 2017 show.
Mizuno, Braves Announce Long-Term Partnership
At a celebration at Turner Field, Mizuno and the Atlanta Braves unveiled a long-term partnership that will include the opening of a Mizuno Experience Center in The Battery Atlanta.
Bill Murray Launches Golf Line
The collection represents a partnership between Murray Brothers LLC, including actor Bill Murray, and Resignation Media, owners of the entertainment website thechive.com
Trade Groups Urge Fed Invervention In Hanjin Bankruptcy
The National Retail Federation and the Hardwood Federation led a coalition of 120 organizations representing retailers, manufacturers, agribusinesses and other sectors affected by the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy in sending a letter to Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker outlining specific concerns and urging her continued leadership in bringing about a resolution.
Nordstrom Appoints President Of Nordstrom.com
Ken Worzel was appointed president, Nordstrom.com, among other moves.
Mission Presents M Awards To Student-Athlete Role Models
The M Awards are given to high school student-athletes and include a Gold Award winner, Silver Award winner and Bronze Award winner who each receive a charitable grant made out to the community non-profit of their choice.
