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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.
Skechers Q3 Hit By Domestic Weakness
A decline in the footwear brand’s domestic wholesale sales, attributed to U.S. retail bankruptcies and some trend shifts, could signal a bumpy ride for active lifestyle brands in the third quarter.
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?
Wolverine Struggles To Find Growth
Citing a “tepid” and “grossly over-stored” U.S. retail market as well as challenges at its Merrell brand, the footwear company slightly reduced its sales outlook for the full year.
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.
Bass Pro CEO Talks Cabela’s Merger
Bass Pro Founder and CEO Johnny Morris reassured Cabela’s employees that he plans to retain a “significant” presence in Nebraska, but there will be some layoffs and co-branding between the retailers.
Falling British Pound Hurts Sports Direct; CFO Resigns
Extreme swings in the pound are expected to reduce earnings by £15 million next year, the company warned.
What’s Your Overtime Plan For The Next Trade Show?
Beyond the larger implications of the updated rules, the active-lifestyle industry will have to address overtime hours at trade shows.
