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Gaia Sees Q2 Loss Post-Gaiam Sale

Gaia, Inc., formerly Gaiam, Inc., reported a loss in its first period since selling off its Gaiam fitness products business, but did see healthy subscriber growth for its remaining health and wellness media properties.

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.

Mizuno’s Fiscal Q1 Hurt By Americas Weakness

Mizuno Corp. reported a small gain in its fiscal first quarter ended August 3 as strength in its home market of Japan helped offset a poor performance in the Americas region and the impact of currency-headwinds.

Aisle Talk, Week of August 1

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

Adidas Q2 Boosted by U.S. Momentum

Adidas AG reported sales grew 25.6 percent in North America in the second quarter, accelerating from a gain of 21.6 percent in the first quarter.