SGB Executive Outdoor
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: The List
See who ranks as the top 100 active-lifestyle retailers in the United States.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: Run Specialty Slows its Pace
Retailers adapt to more moderate growth amid omni-channel and wide-distribution challenges.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: Anchors Away
Department stores sold billions of dollars in athletic and outdoor apparel and footwear last year, but their future is far from certain.
5.11 Tactical Charges Forward With Consumer Expansion
The soon-to-be-acquired company generates enough cash to grow its emerging U.S. retail business and pay a dividend to Compass Diversified Holdings Inc.
Dive Unit, Tents Obscure Growth at Johnson Outdoors
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported flat sales in its fiscal third quarter, ended July 1, as its dive segment, tents sold to large retailers and currency exchange rates dragged down growth and profits compared with a year earlier.
Inside Vail’s Strategy To Acquire Whistler Blackcomb
A deeper look at the deal — plus the numerous other ski-resort acquisitions Vail has been making throughout the past few years — reveals a broad and complex strategy rooted in consumer data, marketing and geographic positioning.
VF Corp. Shakes Up Leadership at Timberland, Smartwool
VF Corp. announced and confirmed several leadership changes at some of its top outdoor brands this past week as the company looks to restructure and rebound after several disappointing quarters.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Surprises On The Upside
A welcoming surprise, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016 was busy, upbeat and optimistic.
Dorel Sports Logs Steep Q2 Loss On Charges
Dorel Industries Inc. reported that its Dorel Sports segment showed a steep loss in the second quarter after restructuring charges.
Top 5 Takeaways From Outdoor Retailer Summer Market – Day 2
Find out the top news and business trends from Day 2 of the OR show in Salt Lake City.
Aisle Talk, Week of August 1
The biggest promotions, acquisitions and strategies to hit the active lifestyle industry this week.
Top 5 Takeaways From Outdoor Retailer Summer Market – Day 1
Day 1 at OR was bustling. From our perspective, show organizers either slimmed down the width of the hallways, or more people than usual were in attendance.
Crocs’ Shares Crash On Reduced Outlook
Shares of Crocs Inc. fell 23.3 percent, to $8.44 on Aug. 3, after the cushy shoe maker missed top and bottom line expectations for the second quarter and lowered its guidance for the year.
Big 5 Fights Off Liquidation Pressures in Q2
Big 5 Sporting Goods reported earnings fell 19.2 percent in the second quarter due to the impact of liquidation sales by Sports Authority and Sport Chalet but they still came in ahead of internal expectations.
Nearsourcing Hits Black Diamond’s Margins Again
Black Diamond’s decision to repatriate manufacturing of carabiners, cams and other climbing hardgoods from China to Salt Lake City is costing it dearly.
