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Aisle Talk, Week Of October 17
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 17
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Amer Sports Says Impact From Bankruptcies Over
Parent to Wilson and Louisville Slugger sees third-quarter team sports sales return to normal in the U.S., while golf and tennis sales remain challenging.
Bravo Sports Expands Protective Gear Portfolio With Nutcase Acquisition
The deal marks Bravo parent Transom Capital Group’s fourth acquisition of a protective gear brand since June 2015 and its first in the urban cycling market.
Europe’s Zalando Improves Profitability On Efficiencies
Preliminary figures from the German retailer show its adjusted EBIT margin turning positive in the third quarter versus a loss a year ago. A deal with Adidas helped.
Can A Deal With Under Armour Recharge Major League Baseball?
Under Armour reportedly will replace Majestic Athletic in 2020 as the official on-the-field jersey for MLB. Did the league want a hotter brand?
Wolverine Struggles To Find Growth
Citing a “tepid” and “grossly over-stored” U.S. retail market as well as challenges at its Merrell brand, the footwear company slightly reduced its sales outlook for the full year.
Campfire Capital Lands Another Investor
The venture capital firm, which is backed by former and current Lululemon Athletica Inc. executives, has raised an undisclosed sum from Canada’s BDC Capital.
Where Are Sports Authority’s Key Personnel Landing?
Quite a few executives displaced by the liquidation of Sports Authority several months ago have already lined up new jobs, including some inside the sports industry.
Eurobike Makes Its Move To July
Europe’s largest bicycle trade show is moving up a month starting in 2018 to compete with in-house dealer events proliferating on both sides of the Atlantic.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 10
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 10
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Falling British Pound Hurts Sports Direct; CFO Resigns
Extreme swings in the pound are expected to reduce earnings by £15 million next year, the company warned.
What’s Your Overtime Plan For The Next Trade Show?
Beyond the larger implications of the updated rules, the active-lifestyle industry will have to address overtime hours at trade shows.
Acquisition Talks With Performance Sports Group Heat Up
Owner of Bauer, Easton and Maverik says it’s had talks with interested parties, but no deal has been reached. This follows reports that Brookfield Asset Management Inc. is exploring a bid.