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Sportsman’s Warehouse Sees Post-Election Firearms Upside
CEO John Schaefer sees nothing but upside to the recent Republican victory, despite the irony that a Democrat in the White House greatly improved firearm sales, a key part of the retailer’s business.

Foot Locker Rides Strength In Lifestyle
The sneaker specialist sees a growing momentum for lifestyle running and casual footwear offerings, as well as a resurgence in popularity for Adidas and Puma.

Aisle Talk, Week Of November 14
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.

By The Numbers, Week Of November 14
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.

Sierra Trading Post Shifts Online Promotional Strategy
Outdoor consumers who have grown accustomed to Sierra Trading Post’s (STP) website touting consistent 60-, 70- and 80-percent off deals have begun hearing a different tune from the discount outdoor retailer.

Dick’s Outperforms, But Gives Caution To Q4
While it’s gained a competitive advantage in the marketplace following other store closures, the nation’s largest sporting goods retailer gave a conservative fourth-quarter outlook that fell below Wall Street’s targets.

Finish Line Writes Off JackRabbit, Confirms Sale Process
Finish Line Inc. will take a goodwill impairment charge in its third quarter of $44 million to write off its struggling run specialty business.

Outdoor Retailer Backwoods Files For Bankruptcy
With 10 locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado, the retailer faced declining sales amid competition from online and big-box stores as well as pressure from a slew of other bankruptcies in the space.

Mizuno Lowers Guidance On Americas Weakness
Sales in the Americas region were down 14.5 percent on a currency-neutral basis for the six months ended September 30.

Asics America Sees Drop In U.S. Sales
Revenues dropped 11.3 percent in the third quarter, impacted by the Sports Authority liquidation and struggles in the run channel.

Aisle Talk, Week of November 7
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.

By The Numbers, Week Of November 7
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.

Outdoor Retailer, SIA Wrangle Over Trade-Show Schedule
Officials with both organizations have been in communication, but have yet to come to an agreement on how best to schedule the trade-show calendar.

Warm September Clips Zalando’s Growth Rate
Winter apparel and footwear brands did not get much help from Europe in the third quarter, according to the continent’s largest online fashion retailer.

Puma Gains Boost From Its Celebrity
Sales in the third quarter came in higher than expected, boosted by the success of lifestyle shoes promoted by pop-star Rihanna and British model Cara Delevingne.