Sporting Goods Store Sales Slowed in July
Retail sales at sporting goods stores decreased 2.2 percent seasonally adjusted month to month and increased 1.9 percent unadjusted year over year in July, estimated the National Retail Federation.
PSG Shares Plunge Amidst Legal Review
Performance Sports Group said directors’ decision to hire a law firm to vet its annual report will cause it to file late and violate covenants with lenders.
Fabletics Opens Brick-and-Mortar in Denver
Fabletics, the subscription-based activewear and accessories e-tailer founded by actress Kate Hudson, will open a brick-and-mortar shop in Denver at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.
Urban Camping, Stronger Yen Boost Snow Peak
Interest in urban camping in the company’s native Japan fueled strong growth in the first half, while profits grew even faster due to the strengthening yen.
Former New Era Talent Heads Supply Chain at GMPC
The Los Angeles-based GMPC, a leader in design and of fashion accessories and manufacturing for the action sports, urban, fashion, outdoor, and lifestyle industries, appointed former New Era Director of Global Accessories Joshua Cherin to the role of Supply Chain VP.
Trend Spotting at Rio 2016: Nike’s Olympic Jacket and Under Armour’s $1,200 Leotard
Team SGB is binge watching the 2016 Olympic Games this week and next, not only for the athletes and great competition but also to scope out which active lifestyle brands are gaining attention on primetime television.
Aisle Talk, Week of August 8
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By The Numbers, Week of August 8
Earnings, stats and figures that defined the industry for the week of August 8.
Columbia Sportswear Wins Bout in Patent Suit
Columbia Sportswear Company said the United States District Court for the District of Oregon ruled that Seirus Innovative Accessories infringed on one of Columbia’s design patents.
Longshoremen Vote to Start Contract Talks Early
A majority of International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates voted to begin talks to extend a contract with employers at West Coast ports beyond 2019.
Adidas Lacrosse Signs No. 1 MLL Draft Pick
Adidas entered a multiyear partnership with Major League Lacrosse’s 2016 No. 1 overall draft pick, midfielder Myles Jones of the Chesapeake Bayhawks.
Li Ning’s Profits Surge in First Half
Li Ning Company Ltd. reported revenue for the six months ended June 30 reached RMB3,596 million, up 13 percent from the corresponding period in 2015.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: $3 Billion Up For Grabs
With Sports Authority, Sport Chalet and City Sports going out of business, who will fill the gap in active lifestyle retail?
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: The List
See who ranks as the top 100 active-lifestyle retailers in the United States.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: Run Specialty Slows its Pace
Retailers adapt to more moderate growth amid omni-channel and wide-distribution challenges.
