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At Friedrichshafen 2016, Europeans See Uptick in Sales With a Few Uncertainties
While last season’s weak early winter (in Europe and in North America) and plenty of talk surrounding Brexit added some uncertainties for the outdoor industry across the pond, the general mood was optimistic.
UBS Global Survey Finds U.S. Athletic Slowdown Fears “Overblown”
A new consumer survey from UBS finds concerns about slowing athletic market growth in the U.S. are “overblown.”.
Foreign Outdoor Brands Gaining In China
Global outdoor and athletic brands grew their share of China’s outdoor product market in 2015 as domestic brands continued to adjust to growing competition.
Sports Authority Strikes Deal with Lenders to Avoid All-Out Liquidation
Sports Authority negotiated a deal with lenders that will allow its liquidation sale process to continue. According to bankruptcy court documents, going-out-of-business (GOB) sales would have ended Friday without the agreement.
Why Was Canadian Tire’s CEO Ousted?
In a shocker, Canadian Tire, the parent of Sports Chek and one of the largest retailers in Canada, ousted its CEO, Michael Medline, less than two years on the job.
Play It Again Sports Parent Sees Q2 Income Expand
Winmark Corp., the parent of Play It Again Sports, reported net income rose 13.7 percent for the quarter ended June 25, to $5.4 million, or $1.25 per share.
Helly Hansen Delivers Turnaround Year
Helly Hansen, which was undergoing a cash crisis at the start of 2015, scored a major turnaround last year.
Texas Officials Sue NLand Surf Park
NLand Surf Park expressed surprise Tuesday that local officials who had cheered its plans to open the nation’s first inland surf park near Austin, Texas a year ago voted July 6 to sue the company.
Spate Of Small Deals May Mark End Of M&A Boom
A spate of small acquisitions in recent weeks could mark the last gasps, rather than a resurgence, of a four-year boom in mergers and acquisitions in the global sporting goods industry, according to one investment banker.
Total Hockey Seeks Sale In Bankruptcy Court
Total Hockey filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition and is looking for a buyer.
Sports Authority Settles Consignment Vendor Claims
Sports Authority reached an agreement that will allow it to sell pre-bankruptcy goods bought on consignment as part of its ongoing liquidation efforts.
Mammut Names New CEO
Oliver Pabst has been named to replace Rolf Schmid as the CEO of Switzerland’s Mammut Sports Group by the board of directors of Conzzeta AG.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Pushes Into California With TSA Lease Buys
Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand much more heavily into California, including its first store in Los Angeles, as part of its purchase of 31 Sports Authority (TSA) leases, according to an updated bankruptcy court filing.
With Sports Authority Trademark in hand, Dick’s Keeps Competition at Bay
In a move likely to make sure that its competition isn’t resurrected by a new owner, Dick’s Sporting Goods purchased the Sports Authority’s brand name and other intellectual property at bankruptcy auction.
