Online buying on desktop computers grew 13 percent while mobile spending (smartphones and tablets) was up 45 percent.
Category: Outdoor
Shimano Sees Earnings Drop In 2016
Sales in 2016 slid 14.7 percent to ¥323 billion, with a 17.4 percent slide in its Bicycle Components segment and 1.7 percent slip in its Fishing Tackle segment.
Confluence Outdoor CEO And President Steps Down
Sue Rechner will continue to be a major shareholder in the company and support her successor Richard Krause during the transition.
Cotopaxi Expands Questival To 50 Events
The outdoor gear brand expanded its 24-hour adventure race series to 50 events, including the addition of three Canadian stops, in 2017.
Dick’s To Open Store In Cedar Park, TX
The retailer currently has three other Dick’s Sporting Goods locations in Austin.
The Conservation Alliance Issues Statement On Outdoor Retailer Debate
In a statement, The Conservation Alliance applauded OIA “for taking steps to explore other locations for the show, and recognize that Utah’s position on public lands is the most important factor in motivating them to do so.”
OIA Executive Director To Meet With Gov. Herbert
“Utah is at a crossroads. Political leadership has the opportunity now to change course and grow the outdoor recreation economy to the benefit of all Utah citizens,” OIA stated in a press release.
RECALL: Haibike Xduro Race, Superrace And Xduro Urban E-bikes
Recent product safety testing concluded the Haibike-manufactured fork used in Haibike Xduro Race, Superrace and Urban models may rupture or break prematurely when exposed to extreme forces.
Toad&Co Opens Location In Golden, CO
The shop will be located on the same street as its partner, Vital Outdoors, a local gear outfitter who will handle the shop’s day-to-day operations.
Thule To Attend Outdoor Retailer
The Thule Group will support the outdoor industry’s fight to protect public lands by attending Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, according to a company press release.
OIA To Meet Utah Governor Herbert On Thursday
Amy Roberts, OIA’s executive director, along with a number of outdoor leaders will meet to ask the governor to stop all efforts to rescind the Bears Ears National Monument through executive order, to stop efforts to gut the Antiquities Act and “to support keeping our public lands public for all Americans to enjoy.”
Confluence Outdoor Names Courtney Moore Manager Of Key Accounts
Moore joined Confluence Outdoor in 2007 as a sales representative in the Great Lakes region, servicing independent specialty retailers.
L.L.Bean To Open Store In Cape Cod
L.L.Bean plans to open its fourth store in Massachusetts in Mashpee.
SmartWool Calls For Outdoor Retailer Support
Travis Campbell, president, Smartwool, in a letter wrote, “We must be louder and stronger than our opposition and that means everyone coming together. We can’t do that if we leave the OIA to fight on their own – with fewer resources. We can’t do that if we leave the OIA to fight on their own – with fewer resources.”
Metolius Withdraws From Outdoor Retailer
Said Chip Miller, global sales director for Metolius. “We look forward to rejoining Outdoor Retailer once a host state has been found that values our sport.”
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