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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.
Warren Kanders Buys Stake In Carve Designs
With a significant investment in the women’s swim and beach wear company, Kanders is now the largest investor in, and chairman of, four active lifestyle companies.
Bergans Of Norway Retreats
The Norwegian outdoor gear manufacturer is shuttering its U.S. subsidiary as part of a global restructuring aimed at bolstering competitiveness closer to home.
Consumer Engagement Helps Interbike Lure Back Specialized And Trek
While two of the nation’s largest bike brands have skipped the industry’s Las Vegas trade show in recent years, they’re expected to exhibit at Interbike’s first East Coast event later this month.
Upbeat Forecasts Arrive For Holiday Season
Led by digital but helped by an improving job market, sales are expected to come in solid to strong this holiday-selling season, according to a round-up of the latest forecasts.
Hydro Flask Proves Well Worth The Money
Even at a multiple approaching 12 times the expected calendar year 2016 earnings, the price Helen of Troy Ltd. paid to acquire the brand is looking like a bargain.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 3
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 3
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
How High Are The Integration Risks For Bass Pro/Cabela’s?
Moody’s Investors Service placed the debt ratings of Bass Pro under review for a possible downgrade after expected higher debt levels from its planned acquisition of Cabela’s and other integration risks.
Rendle’s Rise To VF Corp. CEO Emblematic Of Company’s Outdoor Push
The company’s 2011 five-year plan, heavily focused on the outdoor business, set the stage for Steve Rendle’s ascension to the top. Can that focus continue to breed success?
Newell Says So Long To Winter
Newell Brands Inc. officially put its winter sports brands up for sale, along with a few other active-lifestyle brands. Find out who’s going and who’s staying.
