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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.
Newell’s Outdoor Unit Sees Fishing Offset Winter Weakness in Q2
Newell Brands Inc. reported that its Outdoor Solutions segment, formerly Jarden Outdoor Solutions, eked out a 0.5 percent gain in sales in its second quarter.
Deckers Outdoor’s Ugly But Upbeat Quarter
Deckers Outdoor Corp. reported an ugly first quarter as its losses widened and sales fell sharply. But at least they were a lot less ugly than expected.
Aisle Talk, Week of July 25
A quick hit of this week’s breaking news in the active lifestyle industry.
Weakness in Oil-Dependent Regions Dips Rocky Brands
Unable to overcome weak economies in regions impacted by low oil and commodities prices, Rocky Brands Inc. reported a loss in the second quarter on a sharp decline in wholesale sales.
North America Propels Columbia Sportswear In Q2
Columbia Sportswear Company grew sales 2 percent in the second quarter and beat profit expectations powered by growth of its Columbia, Prana and Mountain Hardwear brands in North America, but weakness elsewhere in the world left it short of expectations.
West Marine Q2 Saved by E-commerce
West Marine, Inc. (Nasdaq:WMAR) reported net revenues dipped 0.6 percent in the second quarter ended July 2 despite growing comparable stores sales 1.1 percent thanks to torrid e-commerce growth.
