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SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: Run Specialty Slows its Pace
Retailers adapt to more moderate growth amid omni-channel and wide-distribution challenges.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: Anchors Away
Department stores sold billions of dollars in athletic and outdoor apparel and footwear last year, but their future is far from certain.
Trek Bicycle Expands NICA Support
Trek Bicycle expanded its support of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), pledging more than $1 million in contributions within five years.
Keen Welcomes Chris Burkard to Ambassador Team
Keen added Chris Burkard, renowned photographer and artist, to its ambassador team.
Sherpa Adds US Sales Reps and Canadian Distributor
Kent, WA-based Sherpa Adventure Gear added new U.S. sales representatives and will now include a Canadian distributor, Sherpa Adventure Gear Canada.
Vista Outdoor’s Q2 Earnings Slide
Vista Outdoor reported earnings slumped 14.1 percent in the second quarter, to 29.1 million, or 48 cents a share. Sales grew 23 percent to $630 million, boosted by the acquisition of Bell, Giro, Jimmy Styks and CamelBak over the past year. On an organic basis, sales were down 4 percent.
Yue Yuen’s July Sales Down Despite Retail Growth
Footwear manufacturer Yue Yuen Industrial Ltd. reported sales slumped 4.4 percent in July despite a surge in sales at its Chinese retail subsidiary.
AAFA Urges Cutting Fed’s Use of Prison Factories
The American Apparel & Footwear Association called on presidential nominees to eliminate prison factories’ preferential access to federal uniform contracts.
Investor to Sell More Fox Factory Shares
Compass Diversified Holdings Inc., which has agreed to acquire 5.11 Tactical, is poised to sell 29 percent of its remaining stake in Fox Factory Holding Corp.
Brunswick Promotes VP of Investor Relations
Brunswick Corporation (BC) promoted Phillip Haan, 38, to VP of investor relations, succeeding Bruce Byots, who is retiring from the company.
Goldwin Reports Solid Growth in Fiscal Q1
The Japanese company, which owns the Goldwin and C3fit brands and distributes The North Face and other outdoor brands in Asia, reported sales grew 6.6 percent.
Brazil Propels Havaianas’ Q2 Growth
Surging sales of Havaianas flip flops and closed-toe shoes in its native Brazil enabled Alpargatas to grow net revenues 8.4 percent in the second quarter.
Arnot and Miller Break 50 Peaks Challenge Record
The duo, supported by protective sports equipment brand Zamst, summited 50 peaks in 41 days to break the world record.
Vista Outdoor Opens New Corporate Headquarters
Vista Outdoor Inc. opened its sustainability-focused 33,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Farmington, UT to the public yesterday.
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