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Luxottica Group’ MAP Policy Drives Q4 Turnaround In North America
The parent of Oakley, Ray-Ban and Sunglass hut said sales at constant exchange rates in the quarter were up 5.5 percent and 3 percent for the wholesale segment and the whole group, which includes its retail operations.
SHOT Show Gets Post-Election Boost
While the hunt and shooting industry may be grappling with a slide in firearms sales, the recent SHOT Show wound up being a boisterous affair and ultimately a celebration of Donald Trump’s surprising election victory.
Cabela’s Credit-Card Deal In Jeopardy
While Capital One could refile its application, Bass Pro could absorb Cabela’s credit card portfolio into its own portfolio or seek other suitors.
OIA On The Uncertain Future Of America’s Public Lands
Executive Director Amy Roberts and VP of Government Affairs Alex Boian spoke with SGB about the growing threat and why the outdoor industry needs to unite and fight.
What Does Trans-Pacific Partnership’s Exit Signal For Free Trade?
Nike, Dick’s Sporting Goods, The North Face and Under Armour all openly supported the ambitious Pacific-Rim trade pact. New Balance and Patagonia stood out in the industry for opposing the deal.
The Trump Effect On Firearms
Following eight years of explosive growth that saw the number of federally licensed manufacturers more than triple, the firearms industry is poised for consolidation.
NRF Big Show 2017: Under Armour Talks Digital Transformation
Under Armour Global Head of Consumer Engagement Kurt Kendall discusses how digital data is transforming retailing and engagement with active consumers.
NRF Big Show 2017: Cabela’s Keys To Building Devoted Consumers
Cabela’s chief marketing officer said his company’s success has been driven not by selling stuff, but by its purpose “to inspire and strengthen the bond between [customers] and the outdoors.”
Big 5’s Q4 Benefits From Competitor Exits
Continuing to capitalize on the exit of Sports Authority and Sport Chalet in its markets, the sporting goods retailer said its fourth-quarter earnings would arrive at the upper end of its guidance.
Cold Weather And Hot Talk At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
While snowy and chilly weather throughout much of the country cheered spirits, concerns over bankruptcies, politics, shifting consumer behavior and show dates were still top of mind at the show.
Patagonia And Black Diamond Founders Challenge Utah’s Politics
Yvon Chouinard and Peter Metcalf are working together again.
Lululemon Looks To ‘Amplify The Message’ In 2017
Said Laurent Potdevin, Lululemon’s CEO, at the ICR Conference, “Expect us to be really intentional in how we take a lot of our local stories put them together and have really powerful global stories.”
Why Walmart Snapped Up ShoeBuy
ShoeBuy’s concentration in footwear and apparel is expected to speed up Walmart’s Jet.com business in its bid to catch up to Amazon.com with online sales.
Hydro Flask Pulls In $34.4 Million For Helen Of Troy’s Fiscal Q3
The brand, sold at many outdoor and active lifestyle retailers, saw its sales rise 7.8 percent during the company’s fiscal third quarter, ended November 30, with plans to further that growth in the coming year.
Active Lifestyle Retail Stocks Outpaced Vendors In 2016
The rash of active lifestyle retail bankruptcies in 2016 cast a pall over the industry on Wall Street in 2016, but also clearly helped those left standing in retail. Active lifestyle vendors, on the other hand, had a rougher go of it.
