ISPO Munich 2017 Draws Record Attendance
More than 86,000 visitors and 2,732 exhibitors attended ISPO Munich 2017, which took place from February 2 to 5.
L.L. Bean Releases Ad That Can Only Be Read Outdoors
L.L.Bean ran a full-page newspaper ad in the New York Times that can only read outdoors.
Deloitte Expects Holiday Sales To Increase 4 To 4.5 Percent
Retail holiday sales should rise a healthy 4 to 4.5 percent over last year’s shopping season, according to Deloitte’s annual retail holiday sales forecast.
Newell Brands To Resume Stock Repurchase Program
Newell Brands Inc. announced that it is reinstating its stock repurchase program that the company voluntarily suspended in the fourth quarter of 2015, in association with the Jarden transaction.
Dakine Grows Surf Team With Top Female Athletes
Three-time World Champion, Carissa Moore, third ranked Courtney Conlogue, and 2016 US Open Champ, Johanne Defay have all joined the Dakine ohana this summer.
RECALL: Pro-Tec Helmets
About 4,600 multisport helmets from Pro-Tec are being recalled.
Eisbär Partners With Fischer Skis U.S. For American Distribution
Fischer Skis US LLC stated it will assume distributorship of fellow Austrian brand Eisbär, the headwear manufacturer.
Keen Names General Manager Of Outdoor, Lifestyle And Kids
Most recently, Erik Burbank served as chief marketing officer at Helly Hansen.
Bass Pro And Cabela’s Celebrate Merger Closing
With a video declaring the two companies were “Moving Forward Together,” Bass Pro on Monday celebrated the closing of its $4 billion merger with Cabela’s.
Under Armour Upgraded, VF Corp Downgraded
KeyBanc Capital Markets on Monday raised its rating on Under Armour due in part to its recent hiring of Patrik Frisk as COO. At the same time, the investment firm lowered its rating on VF Corp. due in its valuation and online weakness at its jeanswear coalition and Timberland.
Bass Pro Completes Cabela’s Merger
According to a statement, the combined company is “poised to provide customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more with a strong commitment to advancing conservation initiatives.”
AlixPartners Sees Healthy Holiday Gains
AlixPartners released its forecast for US retail sales for the upcoming holiday season. The forecast anticipates an increase in sales revenue for retailers for the November-through-January period of 3.5 percent to 4.4 percent, compared with 2016 holiday-season sales.
Aisle Talk, Week Of September 18
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
SIA Hires New Research Manager
Snowsports Industries America welcomed Ryan Coombs to the organization in the newly created role of research manager.
Pro-Tec Signs Brighton Zeuner
Pro-Tec, the action sports protective gear brand founded in 1973, welcomed young phenom, and X-Games Park Gold medalist, Brighton Zeuner to its endorsement team.
