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Why Cabela’s Is Eager For The Bass Pro Merger
In its first financial report since announcing the merger plans, the hunt-and-fish retailer showed that it could benefit from some of the scale that will come with the pending deal.
Puma’s Recovery Gains Further Momentum
Sales in the third quarter jumped 10.8 percent on a currency-adjusted basis, driven by a 17-percent hike in footwear in addition to celebrity partnerships.
Under Armour’s Weak Forecast Spooks Market
While the sporting goods giant logged a robust third quarter, officials warned that the company’s core apparel growth is slowing.
Why The North Face And Timberland Are Trimming Inventories
Despite last year’s warm U.S. winter looming large as VF Corp. trimmed its full-year 2016 forecast and reduced inventories, larger forces are also in play, including the recent rash of retail bankruptcies and shifting consumer habits.
Liquidators Largely Prevail In Golfsmith Bankruptcy
While Dick’s Sporting Goods stepped up to keep about 30 Golfsmith stores open, the remaining 59 locations will face liquidation.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 17
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 17
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Amer Sports Says Impact From Bankruptcies Over
Parent to Wilson and Louisville Slugger sees third-quarter team sports sales return to normal in the U.S., while golf and tennis sales remain challenging.
Europe’s Zalando Improves Profitability On Efficiencies
Preliminary figures from the German retailer show its adjusted EBIT margin turning positive in the third quarter versus a loss a year ago. A deal with Adidas helped.
Can A Deal With Under Armour Recharge Major League Baseball?
Under Armour reportedly will replace Majestic Athletic in 2020 as the official on-the-field jersey for MLB. Did the league want a hotter brand?
Campfire Capital Lands Another Investor
The venture capital firm, which is backed by former and current Lululemon Athletica Inc. executives, has raised an undisclosed sum from Canada’s BDC Capital.
Where Are Sports Authority’s Key Personnel Landing?
Quite a few executives displaced by the liquidation of Sports Authority several months ago have already lined up new jobs, including some inside the sports industry.
Eurobike Makes Its Move To July
Europe’s largest bicycle trade show is moving up a month starting in 2018 to compete with in-house dealer events proliferating on both sides of the Atlantic.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 10
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 10
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
