Bass Pro Shops plans this fall to open the company’s first store since the closing of the merger with Cabela’s. The new Outpost in Halifax, Nova Scotia will feature dedicated sections for Bass Pro, Cabela’s and Tracker Boats.
Category: Outdoor
Beyond Product: Industry Trends, Brand Stories Take Center Stage At OR
New product releases tend to garner most of the headlines at trade shows, but at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, SGB’s editorial team also wanted to discover what’s happening with brands beyond the latest and greatest gear and apparel. Here are some of the stories and industry trends we found and hints of what’s to come.
VF Corp. CEO Steve Rendle Talks Company’s ‘Purpose-Led Journey’
VF Corp. CEO Steve Rendle spoke at last week’s Camber Outdoors keynote breakfast—held in conjunction with Outdoor Retailer Summer Market—where he shared his company’s vision for becoming more inclusive and diverse.
Woolmark Performance Challenge Announces 10 Finalists For Inaugural Award
The Woolmark Company and Adidas have announced the 10 finalists for the inaugural Woolmark Performance Challenge. The Woolmark Performance Challenge is a new annual competition for tertiary students aimed at pushing the limits of product innovation.
Klean Kanteen Retains South Korea Distributor
Klean Kanteen, a leader in the reusable drinkware, signed with Shinmyung Glovix distributor in South Korea to help retain and grow one of the company’s largest markets in Asia.
Study: Spending Time Outside Is Good For You
Living close to nature and spending time outside has significant and wide-ranging health benefits, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
Steady Occupancy And Revenue Figues Continue At Southeast Destinations Lodging
In the most recent lodging data for the Southeast released last week by Vermont-based Inntopia in their DestiMetrics Monthly Market Briefing, participating destination communities at seven resorts in four southeastern states including South Carolina, Florida, Georgia and Alabama are maintaining consistent occupancy and revenues for both the month of June and the full summer season.
RECALL: Trek Bontrager Line Pro Bicycle Pedals
About 9,630 pairs of Trek’s Bontrager Line Pro bicycle pedals sold in the U.S. are being recalled.
Arc’teryx Sales, China Growth Boost Amer Sports In Q2
Double-digit improvement with the Arc’teryx brand and a 21 percent sales growth in China were the primary drivers behind Finland-based Amer Sports’ performance in the second quarter.
Columbia Gaining Traction With ‘Project Connect’ Initiative
Columbia Sportswear Co. launched an ambitious transformation plan, Project Connect, one year ago, and so far the project has delivered the results the global apparel and footwear company sought, according to executive comments made during Thursday’s earnings call with analysts.
Aisle Talk Week of July 23
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including the U.S. House of Representatives approving the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act, which allows the use of pre-tax savings accounts for physical activity-related expenses.
Deckers Brands Outlook Disappoints
Deckers Brands handily exceeded the company’s guidance in the first quarter with monster gains from Ugg and Hoka One One. But shares slid on Friday as much of the upside was attributed to earlier-than anticipated shipments and the company only slightly lifted EPS guidance for the year.
Columbia Sportswear Raises Guidance After Strong Q2
Columbia Sportswear Co. reported earnings for the second quarter ended June 30 of $9.7 million, or 14 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $11.5 million, or (17) cents per share, the same quarter a year ago.
Deckers Brands Easily Tops Guidance In Q1
Deckers Brands reported that revenues and its loss in the fiscal first quarter ended June 30 easily beat projected guidance. Sales grew 19.5 percent, led by a 17.6 percent gain for Ugg and a 53.1 percent hike at Hoka One One.
Amer Sports Sees Modest Growth In Q2
Amer Sports reported a slightly higher loss on a modest sales gain in the second quarter, the company’s smallest quarter of the year. Amer still expects a “solid” second half, driven by up to double-digit pre-order growth in Winter Sports Equipment, Arc`teryx, Sports Instruments and strong expected order position in Precor, which just won the company’s largest ever customer contract.
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