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VF Corporation Cuts Forecast as Retailers Dial Back
VF Corporation lowered the full-year outlook for its flagship Outdoor & Action Sports Coalition amid very conservative ordering by U.S. retailers.
Accell Group’s Results Charged Up By E-Bikes
Accell Group N.V. reported sales rose 9.7 percent in its first half ended June 30, to €629.7 million ($690.5 mm), boosted by sales of electronic bikes. Profits expanded 6.6 percent to €34.0 million ($37.3 mm).
Thule’s U.S. Sales Stall Amid Retail Turmoil
Retail bankruptcies and weak bike sales in the United States slowed Thule Group’s growth to a crawl in the Americas in the second quarter ended June 30.
Skechers Q2 Bogged Down by Domestic Sales Weakness
Strong double-digit growth from its international business and company-owned retail channel couldn’t offset a myriad of financial and logistical challenges in the second quarter for Skechers USA.
Aisle Talk, Week of July 18
A quick hit of the industry’s movers and shakers this week — hires, promotions, recognitions and new locations.
Big 5, Walmart Poised to Pick Up Sports Authority Sales
Big 5 Sporting Goods and Walmart emerged as the biggest potential beneficiaries of Sports Authority’s demise based on an analysis of foot traffic.
GOP Platform Would Erase Many Rec Lobby Gains
The Republican Party platform released Tuesday urges Congress to pass legislation requiring the federal government to convey certain public lands to states.
Can a New EMS and Bob’s Survive Under Old Management?
Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob’s Stores exited bankruptcy reorganization July 19 under a new entity called Eastern Outfitters LLC, but its ownership and leadership pretty much remain the same.
Sports Market Shines for TomTom in Q2; Keep Watch on HD Map Investments
GPS brand reports double-digit growth for sports category during the second quarter. Plus, find out why the latest advances in the field could come from the automated vehicle trend.
Smith & Wesson Moves into Knives
Showing its commitment to invest in its accessories division and diversify from firearms, Smith & Wesson Holding Corp reached a definitive agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Taylor Brands, LLC, a leading supplier of knives and outdoor tools.
ICSC: Back-to-School Sales Set for Smart Uptick
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) said its annual back-to-school survey predicts a robust BTS-selling season this year.
Texas Surf Park Ignored Stop Work Order
The company developing the 160-acre NLand Surf Park near Austin, Texas ignored an order to halt construction on the site last fall after failing to comply with state health codes, according to a lawsuit filed by Travis County Thursday.
By The Numbers, Week of July 11
A quick hit of the figures and facts coming out of the industry this week.
Amazon Kills It On Second Prime Day
Marking its biggest sales day ever, Amazon Inc. said customer orders taken during second annual Prime Day, July 12, surpassed Prime Day 2015 by more than 60 percent worldwide. Sales vaulted more than 50 percent in the U.S.
