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Bass Pro Skirts Debt Downgrade
Despite “significant integration risks,” Moody’s said it was assured that the strategic benefits of a merger between Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s outweigh the negatives.
Boot Barn Sees Profit Turnaround In Q2
New merchandise strategies helped the western boot retailer offset the drag of oil and commodity pressures that are affecting Texas, Colorado, Wyoming and North Dakota.
Why Cabela’s Is Eager For The Bass Pro Merger
In its first financial report since announcing the merger plans, the hunt-and-fish retailer showed that it could benefit from some of the scale that will come with the pending deal.
Rocky Brands Sees Some Stabilization In Q3
The boot manufacturer indicated that inventory levels, which had been inflated due to last year’s warm winter, began to normalize in the third quarter and at-once orders are finally picking up.
Under Armour’s Weak Forecast Spooks Market
While the sporting goods giant logged a robust third quarter, officials warned that the company’s core apparel growth is slowing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bass Pro CEO Talks Cabela’s Merger
Bass Pro Founder and CEO Johnny Morris reassured Cabela’s employees that he plans to retain a “significant” presence in Nebraska, but there will be some layoffs and co-branding between the retailers.
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.
Upbeat Forecasts Arrive For Holiday Season
Led by digital but helped by an improving job market, sales are expected to come in solid to strong this holiday-selling season, according to a round-up of the latest forecasts.
