On a conference call with analysts, Heikki Takala, president and CEO, noted that overall market “softened further” in the period. Amer Sports chose to “avoid promotions in a quite promotional environment,” boosting gross margins in the period.
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Amer Sports’s Q4 Earnings Slide
Results were impacted by sports instruments product launches that were postponed to 2017 due to technical issues, as well as a delayed impact from some fitness product launches.

Mizuno Cuts Outlook On Americas Weakness
The Americas region showed an operating loss of ¥1.74 billion in the nine months ended December 31 as sales dropped 24.7 percent.
PHIT America Releases ‘The $7 Billion+ Issue?’ White Paper
A new white paper from PHIT America explores to what extent the recent spate of bankruptcies in the sporting goods sector can be traced to fewer people exercising and playing sports.

2XU North American President Brian Anderson’s One-On-One Interview With SGB
SGB talks to 2XU North America President Brian Anderson on how the category can expand beyond professional athletes and the medical field.

Luxottica Group’ MAP Policy Drives Q4 Turnaround In North America
The parent of Oakley, Ray-Ban and Sunglass hut said sales at constant exchange rates in the quarter were up 5.5 percent and 3 percent for the wholesale segment and the whole group, which includes its retail operations.

SnowSports Industries America Extends Contract With Denver
At the kick-off day of education for the SnowSports Industries America’s (SIA) annual Snow Show in Denver, CO, the organization announced, along with VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, that they have extended their contract in The Mile High City through 2030.

OIA On The Uncertain Future Of America’s Public Lands
Executive Director Amy Roberts and VP of Government Affairs Alex Boian spoke with SGB about the growing threat and why the outdoor industry needs to unite and fight.
Perry Ellis Enters Distribution Agreements For Nike Swim In Latin America
The offering of swim apparel and swim accessories is launching now with sporting goods retailers, department stores and swim specialty shops as well as select e-commerce channels.

NRF Big Show 2017: How Sweaty Betty Plans To Take On America
While the women’s fitness apparel chain has ambitious plans to expand quickly in the U.S., it’s taking a slow-build approach, focusing on one-on-one engagement with consumers.
PHIT America’s Response To U.S. Life Expectancy Drop
PHIT America responds to a new study suggesting U.S. life expectancy has dropped for the first time in 20 years.

American Hiking Society Opens National Trails Fund Applications
The grant program gives trail clubs and land managers the financial means to complete hiking trail projects around the country. Applications close February 17, 2017.
American Apparel To Close All 110 Stores And Headquarters
American Apparel, which last week was acquired Gildan Activewear, began laying off about 2,400 employees in Southern California, the majority of which worked at its Los Angeles headquarters.

Top Of The World And J. America Form One Company
The planned merger is scheduled to close by the end of January. The combined business will include four distribution facilities across Oklahoma and Michigan, a design center in Columbus, Ohio, a sales office in North Carolina, and a Hong Kong-based sourcing office.

American Made Outdoor Gear Awards Reveal 2017 Winners
Luna Sandals was named the overall winner of the fifth-annual American Made Outdoor Gear Award during a ceremony at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market in Salt Lake City, UT.