Thomas Florsheim, Weyco Group’s CEO, said, “While retailers are currently much cleaner than last year at this time, our sense is that they will continue to take a conservative approach towards inventory levels given the inconsistency of the weather the past couple of winter seasons.”
Category: Outdoor
Dorel Sports Revenues Slump In Q4
The quarter’s revenue decline was due primarily to the change in North American CSG dealers’ purchasing habits to reduce their inventory prior to the cycling season.
Rocky Brands Appoints CFO
Rocky Brands Inc. announced that Thomas Robertson has been appointed chief financial officer of the company.
Red Paddle Launches Ultimate Adventure Challenge
To enter the international challenge, contestants must write what they would do with an ultimate adventure kit and where they would travel with it should their entry be chosen.
OluKai Sponsors REI Outessa
OluKai signed on as the official lifestyle footwear sponsor of REI Outessa, three outdoor adventures designed to connect women with the outdoors in a supportive learning environment.
Salt Lake City Wants Outdoor Retailer Back
The Salt Lake City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night calling on show and industry leaders to reconsider its decision to move, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
Quiksilver Inc. Renamed Boardriders Inc.
The new name is intended to represent the company’s full range of action sports brands — Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes — unified by the boardriding culture and heritage.
Industrial Revolution Names New Sales Manager
Aaron Olsen brings more than 20 years of outdoor sales experience to the position, with a focus on specialty retail.
Weyco Group’s Q4 Sales Slide 6 Percent
Bogs fourth quarter net sales were down 7 percent, reflecting the continued impact of the mild 2015/2016 winter season, as retailers carried over BOGS inventory into the 2016/2017 winter season.
Grassroots Follows Outdoor Retailer Out Of Utah
Grassroots’ Spring Connect and Fall Connect shows were scheduled to be held in Sandy, UT in 2018, but will now move due in part to a desire to stand together as an industry.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Opens Three New Stores
The new stores will bring the retailer’s total to 685 Dick’s Sporting Goods locations in the country.
Camber Outdoors, BPSA Reveal BLC Scholarship Winners
Now in its third year, the scholarship program brings new and emerging leaders to the Bicycle Leadership Conference, with a focus on individuals working at bike suppliers and manufacturers as well as industry sales representatives.
New Mexico Expresses Interest In Outdoor Retailer
Senator Martin Heinrich wrote a letter that stated: “As you solicit proposals for a new venue to host the Outdoor Retailer trade show, I would urge you to give strong consideration to the state of New Mexico.”
Black Diamond Returns To Core Focus For 2017
“The recurring take-away was retailers’ perception that Black Diamond had been distracted over the past four to five years by various strategic initiatives,” said John Walbrecht, president, about his discussions with retailers since joining the company five months ago.
Farm To Feet Adds Long Distance Hiker To Ambassador Team
Jennifer Pharr Davis was recognized with National Geographic’s Adventure of the Year Award following her record breaking thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail.
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