Vail Resorts Reports Acquisitions Boosted Third Quarter Retail Sales
Vail Resorts Inc. reported that its retail/rental revenues rose 8.1 percent to $28.9 million in the fiscal first quarter ended Oct. 31, reflecting its acquisition of Midwestern specialty retailer Hoigaard’s and three new mountain resorts earlier thi
Naperville Running Takes Best Running Store
Naperville Running Company in Illinois took home first place in 2013's 50 Best Running Stores in America contest, sponsored by Competitor magazine. The three runner-ups were Red Coyote Running and Fitness in Oklahoma City, OK; Rush Running Company in
Brooks Wins IRRA’s Vendor of the Year
Brooks won Vendor of the Year from the IRRA (Independent Running Retailer Association). Brooks' neutral shoe, Ghost 6, was awarded IRRA’s Shoe of the Year award…
The NHL Opens In-Store Shops Inside Dick’s Sporting Goods
Dick’s Sporting Goods has opened NHL-branded “Super Shops” inside three stores in Cranberry, PA; Lombard, IL; and West Nyack, N.Y…
Poll: Lack of Phys. Ed. in Schools Concerns Parents
According to a survey from NPR, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard School of Public Health, almost seven in 10 parents (68 percent) report that their child's school does not provide daily physical education classes…
Women’s Powers PacSun’s Seventh Straight Quarter of Positive Comps
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. reported sales from continuing operation, gross margins and operating income declined in the third quarter, as another quarter of comparable store sales growth could not offset the impact of a shift in the retail calend
Quiksilver to Divest More Non-core Businesses
Quiksilver, Inc. announced plans to divest and exit Surfdome Shop, Ltd., Hawk Designs, Inc., its Moskova brand, and its business under license with Maui and Sons as part of its profit improvement plan…
Genesco Trims Outlook, Q3 Profit Slips
Genesco Inc. reported adjusted earnings fell slightly due to operating earnings slides at Journeys, Lids and Schuch. Although earnings came in line with expectations and better than Wall Street’s targets, Genesco slightly lowered its full-year outlo
2XU Secures Investment from LVHM Fund
2XU, the Australian-based compression apparel brand, has received backing from L Capital Asia, a private equity fund sponsored by French luxury retail giant LVMH…
Johnson Outdoor’s Says Fiscal 2013 Operating Profits Hit 20-plus Year High
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported double-digit growth in operating profit on higher revenue, and a 90 percent improvement in net income year-over-year for fiscal year ended Sept. 27…
Lids Acquires Canada’s Game On Sports
Lids Sports Group announced its acquisition of Canadian-based Game On Sports, a licensed apparel, headwear and novelty retailer. Established in 1994, and carrying the Game On Sports banner since 2000, Game On Sports primary focus has been NHL jerseys and
Charm City Run Recognized by The North Face
The North Face has named Baltimore-based Charm City Run the winner of The North Face 2013 Running Specialty Never Stop Exploring Award, recognizing the specialty running store that demonstrates the most dedication to encouraging and enabling outdoor explo
Adidas Outdoor Seeks Nominations for Outdoor Inspiration Awards
Adidas Outdoor has begun accepting nominations for the fourth annual Outdoor Inspiration Awards, which recognize individuals, groups and companies for extraordinary work encouraging others to participate in outdoor activities. The awards will be presente
Tapei City Lands 2016 Velo-city Global Conference
The European Cyclists Federation (ECF) has chosen Taipei City to host its Velo-city Global Conference for 2016, which is expected to draw more than 1,000 of the world's leading transport planners, economists, health experts, cycling advocates, cycle
Imports of Camping Products up Through October
Imports of camping apparel and gear were running 4.79 percent ahead of last year for the first ten months of 2013, outpacing growth in overall consumer goods imports, according to data released this week by the U.S. Census…
