SGB Executive Outdoor

SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: Anchors Away

Department stores sold billions of dollars in athletic and outdoor apparel and footwear last year, but their future is far from certain.

Dive Unit, Tents Obscure Growth at Johnson Outdoors

Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported flat sales in its fiscal third quarter, ended July 1, as its dive segment, tents sold to large retailers and currency exchange rates dragged down growth and profits compared with a year earlier.

Inside Vail’s Strategy To Acquire Whistler Blackcomb

A deeper look at the deal — plus the numerous other ski-resort acquisitions Vail has been making throughout the past few years — reveals a broad and complex strategy rooted in consumer data, marketing and geographic positioning.

Aisle Talk, Week of August 1

The biggest promotions, acquisitions and strategies to hit the active lifestyle industry this week.