Bike Maker’s Acquisition of Performance Bicycle Hints at Future DTC Strategy
Vendors going direct-to-consumer are discovering retail is a tough business. Will they fare any better by acquiring established retailers?
Dick’s Sporting Goods Demolishes Fiscal Q2 Guidance
Faster than expected store liquidations by bankrupt rivals helped the retailer exceed its guidance in the just-ended quarter, but could also eat into back-to-school sales.
Performance Sports Group Cleans House at the Risk of Default
Sometimes you have to gut a house before attempting a remodel. New PSG CEO Harlan Kent has his company on the brink of default to try and save it.
Urban Camping, Stronger Yen Boost Snow Peak
Interest in urban camping in the company’s native Japan fueled strong growth in the first half, while profits grew even faster due to the strengthening yen.
Retail Vacancies Good News for Planet Fitness
While the active-lifestyle market has hit a recent rough patch in retailing products, retailing services and experiences in the sector has been a more positive story.
Aisle Talk, Week of August 8
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By The Numbers, Week of August 8
Earnings, stats and figures that defined the industry for the week of August 8.
FDRA Pushes for Clearer Athletic Footwear Clarification
The FDRA is urging the U.S. government to clarify and update the criteria for classifying footwear as athletic, which can increase or decrease the duty rate for these types of shoes.
New Brands Helped Vista Outdoor Grow in Tough Q1
The company would have reported lower sales and gross margin in the quarter ended July 3 if not for contributions from CamelBak, Bell, Giro and Jimmy Styks.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: $3 Billion Up For Grabs
With Sports Authority, Sport Chalet and City Sports going out of business, who will fill the gap in active lifestyle retail?
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: The List
See who ranks as the top 100 active-lifestyle retailers in the United States.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: Run Specialty Slows its Pace
Retailers adapt to more moderate growth amid omni-channel and wide-distribution challenges.
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.
5.11 Tactical Charges Forward With Consumer Expansion
The soon-to-be-acquired company generates enough cash to grow its emerging U.S. retail business and pay a dividend to Compass Diversified Holdings Inc.
Skullcandy Sinks into Red on Acquisition, Bankruptcy Charges
Domestic business rebounds, but global sales lag. Soon-to-be owner lifts acquisition bid to ward off competition. Shareholders set to vote by August 17.
