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Athleisure, Acquisitions Propel U.K.’s JD Sports Fashion
The British retailer reported same-store sales up 10 percent, which along with new locations propelled sales up 20 percent in its first half, ended July 30.
To Adapt, W.L. Gore Takes It Outside
For the first time in history, the makers of Gore-Tex have authorized an outside company to manufacture some of its laminated fabrics.
The $13.3 Billion Question
The European Union’s aggressive move to claw back tax breaks Ireland granted Apple Inc. raises questions for the U.S. sporting goods industry.
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 5
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By The Numbers, Week Of September 5
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Will Outdoor Brands Survive The Chopping Block at Newell?
In coming weeks, the company will begin winding down businesses it acquired from Jarden Corp. that it does not think it can sell, its CEO told investors Thursday.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Already Grabbing TSA Share
The chain is experiencing notable sales gains in some categories where Sports Authority previously had a strong presence.
Consumer ‘Just-In-Time Buying’ Shakes Up Retail
How technology has led to shopping procrastination and altered the traditional retail calendar
Lululemon Athletica Inc. Gets Its Groove Back
Despite growing competition and lower traffic, the seminal athleisure brand grew same-store sales, average ticket and gross margins in the quarter ended July 31.
Shift Toward Direct Sales Saps Peak Performance
The Swedish ski, golf and outdoor apparel brand reported lower margins on higher sales in its latest quarter, as it focused on its direct business.
Aisle Talk, Week of August 29
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By the Numbers, Week of August 29
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Amer Sports Hits The Gas
The Finnish company will accelerate category expansion and store openings at Arc’teryx and Salomon in a bid to leverage better-than-expected organic growth.
Vista Outdoor Is Cooking Now
Company continues spree of acquisitions, adding outdoor-cooking solutions brand Camp Chef for $74 million to further diversify from its mainstay in shooting sports.
Shoe Carnival Narrows Outlook on Weak Back-To-School Start
Delayed buying hits athletic footwear sales, too, but rebound seen in August. “For the first time I can remember, footwear sales accelerated a day or two prior to school starting.”
