SportChek’s Q4 Comps Decline 3 Percent

Canadian Tire Corp. reported comparable sales growth in the SportChek segment declined 3 percent in the fourth quarter due to reduced promotional activity, temporary store closures and COVID-19 restrictions.

January Retail Sales Jump 7.4 Percent On Stimulus Benefit

Retail sales grew sharply in January as government stimulus checks provided a boost and momentum from 2020’s record holiday season carried over into the new year, the National Retail Federation said. Overall sales were up 7.4 percent seasonally adjusted year-over-year with sporting goods stores up 8 percent.

GOA Retailers See Second-Half Bounce Back In 2020

Grassroots Outdoor Alliance (GOA) reported that with double-digit growth across the group in December, GOA retailers finished the 2020 calendar year down 0.34 percent compared to 2019. From June 2020 through January 2021, GOA retailers nationwide were up 10.8 percent.

SFIA Finds Individual Sports Shine In 2020

Individual sports such as tennis, golf, running, hiking, skateboarding and surfing thrived in 2020 as Americans pursued a host of pandemic-acceptable sports and fitness activities, according to SFIA’s Annual Topline Participation Report.

Ed Viesturs Joins Himali

Himali, a Boulder, CO-based brand specializing in mountain apparel, announced that Ed Viesturs, the renowned mountaineer, will join the company as a partner, athlete and designer.

Outtech Names VP Of Sales

Outtech announced the promotion of Nick French to vice president of sales. In this position, French will continue his leadership of the Outtech sales team in the Independent Dealer, Buy Group and Distributor channels and take a more expanded role with multi-store retailers.

Lodging At Southeast Destinations Continuing Strong This Winter

Destinations in the Florida Panhandle along with resorts in coastal Georgia and South Carolina are tracking impressive results this winter season through the end of January, according to the most recent data released by DestiMetrics, a division of Inntopia, in its Monthly Market Briefing.