Excluding gas, Costco’s same-store sales in the U.S. were up 5.5 percent in the U.S. and 6.0 percent overall. E-commerce sales advanced 12 percent.
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SIA Preliminary Winter Season Report Reveals Evolving Winter Sports Participant
The SIA data suggests that while U.S. participants in snow sports activities rose by 2.4 percent season-over-season, the mix of activities and engagement levels are “evolving,” which the outdoor trade association said reflects changing interests, the impact of changing weather patterns and consumer behaviors.
Tilly’s Q1 Same-Store Sales Retreat 7 Percent
The surf & skate chain logged a slightly wider loss in the first quarter ended May 3 as same-store sales dropped 7.0 percent. The sales decline was smaller than in the fourth quarter, with further improvement seen so far in the second quarter.
Adidas to Pay Fine for Safety Violations at New York Warehouse
In the settlement with the U.S. Department of Labor, Adidas will pay $235,000 in penalties to resolve violations stemming from missing guardrails and unsafe ladders at a warehouse in upstate New York.
The North Face Hit with Cyber Attack
The company discovered a “small-scale” cyberattack in April of this year, and an unauthorized party may have stolen some personal information from its customers but not their financial information, which TNF processes through a third party.
Under Armour Expands Partnerships with BSN Sports and Momentec Brands
Under Armour raised its commitment to the team uniform category in announcing the expansion of its partnership with BSN Sports and extension of its partnership with Momentec Brands.
Everyday California Opens Huntington Beach Location
The 2,200-square-foot shop is said to blend everything the brand is known for — epic water adventures, a laid-back atmosphere and sustainably made gear — into one retail spot steps from the sand.
Ahead Appoints Manager of Strategic Accounts
The headwear maker appointed Matt Ussery as manager of strategic account with responsibilities for managing top-tier clients. He most recently served as an outside sales repat Cutter & Buck, a fellow New Wave Group AB brand.
Authentic Adds Volcom and Spyder to Boardriders Japan Partnership
With the addition of Volcom and Spyder, Boardriders Japan (BRJ) now manages all retail, wholesale and e-commerce operations for eight of Authentic’s action and outdoor sports brands in Japan.
Yeti Appoints VP Investor Relations
Arvind Bhatia has joined Yeti Holdings as vice president, investor relations. Before Yeti, Bhatia led SharkNinja’s investor relations strategy as they transitioned to a public company.
Culture Shift: Americans Are Ditching Fitness Influencers and Trusting Themselves
Rather than the ‘hustle culture’ fitness of the 2010s with its celebration of exhaustion, people are now prioritizing long-term health, injury prevention and mental well-being.
NSSF: Adjusted NICS Background Checks Decline Again in May
The decline has continued a downward trend since October 2024, except for a slight increase in January 2025. May marked the 70th consecutive month of exceeding one million sales-related background checks.
Airstream Parent Thor Industries Returns to Sales Growth in Fiscal Q3
Thor Industries, Inc.’s earnings and sales surpassed expectations in the fiscal third quarter ended April 30, driven by efforts to reduce costs coupled with modest top-line improvement. The maker of recreational vehicles posted its first quarterly sales gain since 2022.
Genesco’s Fiscal Q1 Boosted by 8 Percent Comp Gain from Journeys Group
First-quarter earnings topped expectations as sales exceeded plan, led by an 8 percent increase from Journeys Group, while expenses benefited from cost-containment efforts. The performance marked the company’s third consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales gains and guidance was reiterated for the year.
Paka to Transition into Outdoor Specialty; Adds Indie Sales Agencies
In preparation for its transition this fall from direct-to-consumer to driving growth through select outdoor specialty retailers, the company expanding its national sales team.
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