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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.
Get Ready For A Big Shake Out In 2017
More than 20 active lifestyle industry executives share their thoughts on where we’re headed next.
The News You May Have Missed Over The Holidays
There were plenty of noteworthy headlines during the holidays, including additional FTC reviews of the proposed Cabela’s/Bass Pro merger, bankruptcy filings at Industrial Ride Shop and Yogasmoga and a merging of brands in the snow sports industry.
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas…
…when all through the biz, these stories were breaking, with a bang and a whiz.
Executive Movers & Shakers Of 2016
It was a busy year, including leadership changes at Nike, Adidas, Cabela’s, Giant, Keen, L.L. Bean, Timberland, Vans and VF Corp.
The 2016 Bankruptcy Blotter
The collapse of Sports Authority certainly waylaid the industry, but it was far from the only bankruptcy filing to take place this year.
