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NRF Big Show 2017: Under Armour Talks Digital Transformation
Under Armour Global Head of Consumer Engagement Kurt Kendall discusses how digital data is transforming retailing and engagement with active consumers.
NRF Big Show 2017: Cabela’s Keys To Building Devoted Consumers
Cabela’s chief marketing officer said his company’s success has been driven not by selling stuff, but by its purpose “to inspire and strengthen the bond between [customers] and the outdoors.”
NRF Big Show 2017: How Sweaty Betty Plans To Take On America
While the women’s fitness apparel chain has ambitious plans to expand quickly in the U.S., it’s taking a slow-build approach, focusing on one-on-one engagement with consumers.
Big 5’s Q4 Benefits From Competitor Exits
Continuing to capitalize on the exit of Sports Authority and Sport Chalet in its markets, the sporting goods retailer said its fourth-quarter earnings would arrive at the upper end of its guidance.
Cold Weather And Hot Talk At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
While snowy and chilly weather throughout much of the country cheered spirits, concerns over bankruptcies, politics, shifting consumer behavior and show dates were still top of mind at the show.
Patagonia And Black Diamond Founders Challenge Utah’s Politics
Yvon Chouinard and Peter Metcalf are working together again.
Genesco Eyes Pickup At Journeys
Same-store sales at Journeys were down 6 percent in the November/December holiday period, but December marked an improving rate with Journeys being down 12 percent in November.
Brooks Doubles Down On Digital
At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, Dan Sheridan, EVP and GM of North America, said the number-one place Brooks is investing in 2017 is within brooksrunning.com.
Lululemon Looks To ‘Amplify The Message’ In 2017
Said Laurent Potdevin, Lululemon’s CEO, at the ICR Conference, “Expect us to be really intentional in how we take a lot of our local stories put them together and have really powerful global stories.”
Why Walmart Snapped Up ShoeBuy
ShoeBuy’s concentration in footwear and apparel is expected to speed up Walmart’s Jet.com business in its bid to catch up to Amazon.com with online sales.
Active Lifestyle Retail Stocks Outpaced Vendors In 2016
The rash of active lifestyle retail bankruptcies in 2016 cast a pall over the industry on Wall Street in 2016, but also clearly helped those left standing in retail. Active lifestyle vendors, on the other hand, had a rougher go of it.
Get Ready For A Big Shake Out In 2017
More than 20 active lifestyle industry executives share their thoughts on where we’re headed next.
The News You May Have Missed Over The Holidays
There were plenty of noteworthy headlines during the holidays, including additional FTC reviews of the proposed Cabela’s/Bass Pro merger, bankruptcy filings at Industrial Ride Shop and Yogasmoga and a merging of brands in the snow sports industry.
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas…
…when all through the biz, these stories were breaking, with a bang and a whiz.
Nike Battles Back Critics And Competitors
The swoosh’s latest results eased concerns that it’s losing ground to Adidas, Under Armour and newer athleisure players, but can its DTC business shoulder a slowdown in future orders?
