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Nike And Brooks Pace Luke’s Locker’s Unsecured Creditors List
Brooks, Nike, Asics and Saucony were among those left with the largest unpaid bills in the bankruptcy case of Luke’s Locker.
Luxottica Group’ MAP Policy Drives Q4 Turnaround In North America
The parent of Oakley, Ray-Ban and Sunglass hut said sales at constant exchange rates in the quarter were up 5.5 percent and 3 percent for the wholesale segment and the whole group, which includes its retail operations.
Cabela’s Credit-Card Deal In Jeopardy
While Capital One could refile its application, Bass Pro could absorb Cabela’s credit card portfolio into its own portfolio or seek other suitors.
OIA On The Uncertain Future Of America’s Public Lands
Executive Director Amy Roberts and VP of Government Affairs Alex Boian spoke with SGB about the growing threat and why the outdoor industry needs to unite and fight.
What Does Trans-Pacific Partnership’s Exit Signal For Free Trade?
Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, The North Face and Under Armour all openly supported the ambitious Pacific-Rim trade pact. New Balance and Patagonia stood out in the industry for opposing the deal.
The Trump Effect On Firearms
Following eight years of explosive growth that saw the number of federally licensed manufacturers more than triple, the firearms industry is poised for consolidation.
NRF Big Show 2017: Cabela’s Keys To Building Devoted Consumers
Cabela’s chief marketing officer said his company’s success has been driven not by selling stuff, but by its purpose “to inspire and strengthen the bond between [customers] and the outdoors.”
NRF Big Show 2017: How Sweaty Betty Plans To Take On America
While the women’s fitness apparel chain has ambitious plans to expand quickly in the U.S., it’s taking a slow-build approach, focusing on one-on-one engagement with consumers.
Big 5’s Q4 Benefits From Competitor Exits
Continuing to capitalize on the exit of Sports Authority and Sport Chalet in its markets, the sporting goods retailer said its fourth-quarter earnings would arrive at the upper end of its guidance.
Essilor/Luxottica Merger Corners Half Of The World’s Sunglasses
The new company could skirt antitrust hurdles as it will only account for 16 percent of the eyewear market, but for the active lifestyle industry, a stranglehold on sunglasses is a bigger concern.
Cold Weather And Hot Talk At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
While snowy and chilly weather throughout much of the country cheered spirits, concerns over bankruptcies, politics, shifting consumer behavior and show dates were still top of mind at the show.
Patagonia And Black Diamond Founders Challenge Utah’s Politics
Yvon Chouinard and Peter Metcalf are working together again.
Shoe Carnival Turns Promotional In December
The family shoe chain decided to focus on inventory control across all categories, which resulted in improved sales performance, but at the cost of margin.
Lululemon Looks To ‘Amplify The Message’ In 2017
Said Laurent Potdevin, Lululemon’s CEO, at the ICR Conference, “Expect us to be really intentional in how we take a lot of our local stories put them together and have really powerful global stories.”
Why Walmart Snapped Up ShoeBuy
ShoeBuy’s concentration in footwear and apparel is expected to speed up Walmart’s Jet.com business in its bid to catch up to Amazon.com with online sales.
