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2016 SFIA Industry Leaders Summit Navigates Disruption
The sports and fitness industry must invest in youth, new manufacturing processes and a skilled labor force, leaders say.
Aisle Talk, Week of September 12
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of September 12
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
To Adapt, W.L. Gore Takes It Outside
For the first time in history, the makers of Gore-Tex have authorized an outside company to manufacture some of its laminated fabrics.
The $13.3 Billion Question
The European Union’s aggressive move to claw back tax breaks Ireland granted Apple Inc. raises questions for the U.S. sporting goods industry.
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 5
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By The Numbers, Week Of September 5
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Under Armour Upbeat About Second Half
Faster-than-expected improvement in the industry’s overall inventory levels bodes well for a pickup in the back half of the year should weather cooperate.
Will Outdoor Brands Survive The Chopping Block at Newell?
In coming weeks, the company will begin winding down businesses it acquired from Jarden Corp. that it does not think it can sell, its CEO told investors Thursday.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Already Grabbing TSA Share
The chain is experiencing notable sales gains in some categories where Sports Authority previously had a strong presence.
Consumer ‘Just-In-Time Buying’ Shakes Up Retail
How technology has led to shopping procrastination and altered the traditional retail calendar
Smith & Wesson Hikes Outlook After Blowout Q1
Firearms segment sales grew 47.7 percent on strong orders for both handguns and long guns. Outdoor Products & Accessories sales drop on Thompson/Center price increases.
Aisle Talk, Week of August 29
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By the Numbers, Week of August 29
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Vista Outdoor Is Cooking Now
Company continues spree of acquisitions, adding outdoor-cooking solutions brand Camp Chef for $74 million to further diversify from its mainstay in shooting sports.
