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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.
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.
Delta Apparel Helped By Improving Margins
Earnings fell, but greater margins resulting from the company’s ongoing manufacturing restructuring helped it beat Wall Street estimates.
VF Corp. Shakes Up Leadership at Timberland, Smartwool
VF Corp. announced and confirmed several leadership changes at some of its top outdoor brands this past week as the company looks to restructure and rebound after several disappointing quarters.
Asics Americas Profits Hit By Heightened Competition, Bankruptcy Woes
Asics Corp. reported sales in the Americas slumped 17.3 percent in its first half ended June 30, to ¥59.3 billion ($578.8 mm).
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.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Surprises On The Upside
A welcoming surprise, Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2016 was busy, upbeat and optimistic.
