While two of the nation’s largest bike brands have skipped the industry’s Las Vegas trade show in recent years, they’re expected to exhibit at Interbike’s first East Coast event later this month.
Category: Apparel
Upbeat Forecasts Arrive For Holiday Season
Led by digital but helped by an improving job market, sales are expected to come in solid to strong this holiday-selling season, according to a round-up of the latest forecasts.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 3
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 3
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Fanatics Partners With San Jose Sharks
Fanatics announced a new long-term deal with the San Jose Sharks to operate all in-venue team merchandise sales at SAP Center at San Jose.
J. Crew Launches First Activewear Line
The line will be launched in a partnership with New Balance.
Nike Appoints New GM For North America
Tom Peddie becomes the new VP, GM of North America, succeeding Joaquin Hidalgo, who has served in this role since July 2013 and will be taking a leave of absence to focus on his health.
Adidas Signs Kristaps Porzingis To Blockbuster Deal
The New York Knicks’ budding star will reportedly net the most lucrative NBA deal signed by a European player.
Foot Locker Continues Support Of Fred Jordan Mission
Foot Locker continued its support of the Fred Jordan Mission annual Back-To-School Giveaway in Los Angeles.
How High Are The Integration Risks For Bass Pro/Cabela’s?
Moody’s Investors Service placed the debt ratings of Bass Pro under review for a possible downgrade after expected higher debt levels from its planned acquisition of Cabela’s and other integration risks.
Fjällräven Focuses On Outdoor Specialty With Hires
The appointments of Seth Quackenbush as specialty account sales manager and the addition of Mountain Source sales agency to the Rocky Mountain region will address aspects of the company’s commitment to grow and support this channel.
MyPakage Names Former Merrell Exec VP Of Sales
Jim Bailey’s responsibilities include developing a high-performance sales team and building out a consumer-centric approach to marketing for the men’s comfort apparel company.
Vista Outdoor To Hold First Investor Day
Vista Outdoor Inc. will hold its first Investor Day for institutional investors and equity analysts.
NRF Sees 3.6 Percent Gain In Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation expects sales in November and December, excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales, to increase a solid 3.6 percent to $655.8 billion — significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5 percent and above the seven-year average of 3.4 percent since recovery began in 2009.
Zumiez Lifts Outlook On Sales Pickup
Same-store sales increased 6.3 percent in September.
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