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Active Lifestyle Retail Stocks Outpaced Vendors In 2016

The rash of active lifestyle retail bankruptcies in 2016 cast a pall over the industry on Wall Street in 2016, but also clearly helped those left standing in retail. Active lifestyle vendors, on the other hand, had a rougher go of it.

The News You May Have Missed Over The Holidays

There were plenty of noteworthy headlines during the holidays, including additional FTC reviews of the proposed Cabela’s/Bass Pro merger, bankruptcy filings at Industrial Ride Shop and Yogasmoga and a merging of brands in the snow sports industry.

Executive Movers & Shakers Of 2016

It was a busy year, including leadership changes at Nike, Adidas, Cabela’s, Giant, Keen, L.L. Bean, Timberland, Vans and VF Corp.

The 2016 Bankruptcy Blotter

The collapse of Sports Authority certainly waylaid the industry, but it was far from the only bankruptcy filing to take place this year.

In 2016, The M&A Train Kept Chugging Along

While the industry lacked many blockbuster deals, mergers & acquisitions continued at a steady clip in 2016. Here’s a round-up of all the M&A action.

Is Interbike The Next Show To Move?

Earlier dates could burden staffs during the busy summer months, but most retailers agree, it will help with the buying process.

Vail Sees Strong Pre-Season Snow Sports Retail Sales

The resort company, which owns 200 specialty retail stores, saw its margins rise from those stores during pre-season sales, suggesting it largely skirted, if not benefitted from, recent retail bankruptcies.

Peak Resorts Sees Strong Start To Winter

Following the lead of larger ski resorts, the company’s new multi-resort pass program is proving successful, despite last year’s poor winter in the Northeast.