Vail Resorts Names New Retail Chief
The resort operator has named former Croc’s Inc. executive Greg Sullivan to replace Ketan “Kat” Jobanputra as chief operating officer at its retail and rental business.
Sports Authority Predecessor Says ‘All Big-Box Stores At Risk’
Former Gart Bros. Co-owner Kent Gart had harsh words for Sports Authority and other industry big-box retailers, but called out a few winners, too.
Nike’s Futures Orders Drop, But In A DTC World, Does It Matter?
The swoosh’s earnings easily topped Wall Street’s targets, but a slower growth rate in futures orders casts doubt from investors. CFO says the predictor doesn’t reflect what it used to.
Iconic Outdoor Brands Scramble To Fill Leadership Vacuum
John Walbrecht was named president of Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. Tuesday, just seven months after stepping into the same role at Mountain Hardwear.
Vail Resorts Benefits From Experience Economy
Despite a somewhat tepid snow sports economy, Vail Resorts Inc. is proving experience trumps product as it attracts more skiers at higher prices. Its retail sales are up, too.
At Interbike, 2016 Emerges As The Most Challenging Year
If this week’s trade show is any indication, 2016 will go down as the most challenging year in decades for independent bicycle dealers and their suppliers.
Finish Line Sales Accelerate In Q2, Officials Bullish On Holiday Selling
Same-store sales rose 5.1 percent at the athletic retailer. Footwear fueled gains, but inventory reductions cut into margins.
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 19
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By The Numbers, Week Of September 19
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At Nike, Phil Knight’s Successor Focuses On ‘Personalized Performance’
Phil Knight may have retired from Nike, but his successor Mark Parker said the brand will continue Knight’s “obsession with serving the athlete.”
More Americans Are Spending Less Time Outdoors
The latest annual figures show that more Americans are getting outdoors, albeit for for fewer total outings, underscoring broader challenges and opportunities in the active-lifestyle space.
U.S. Retailers Urge Government To Resolve Hanjin Fallout
A coalition of 120 organizations, including the National Retail Federation and Outdoor Industry Association, are expressing concerns over the uncertain fate of the products stranded at sea.
Why REI Is Rebooting Its Bike Business
SGB talks with REI’s director of in-house cycling product on the decision to nix its 30-year-old Novara brand in favor of Co-op Cycles, with a greater focus on the trail.
Can A Drone Jump-Start Growth For GoPro?
GoPro is betting on the launches of two new cameras and its first long-anticipated drone to jump-start growth in the fourth quarter.
Accell-Beeline Bikes Deal Creates Buzz
Accell North America unveiled a partnership with mobile bike shop franchiser Beeline Bikes aimed at enhancing fulfillment of Raleigh bikes it sells direct to consumers online.
