Retail Reports Roundup – January 28
Retail studies arrived last week around growing consumer demands for free shipping, Nike and Adidas landing among most admired companies, more brands expecting to start selling on Amazon in the next five years and more.
SHOT Show Sets New Record For Exhibitors
The 41st Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show), owned and operated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), finished its four-day run with many notable successes, including a new record for exhibitors in its Suppliers Showcase and an innovative Pop-Up Preview that proved to be a hit with buyers.
Bass Pro Appoints Mike McDermott As New President
Bass Pro Shops said Michael P. McDermott, a former executive at the Lowe’s home-improvement chain, will replace Jim Hagale as president. McDermott will guide the next phase of the integration of Bass Pro and Cabela’s and accelerate the outdoor retailer’s omni-channel efforts.
Aisle Talk Week Of January 21
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including, Emerald Expositions saying that after canceling Interbike, it is considering two options that could bring a bike element to either the Outdoor Retailer Winter or Summer Market.
Otis Announces Sales Rep And Agency Awards
Otis Technology presented their 2018 sporting goods and law enforcement sales representative and agency awards the opening day of SHOT Show 2019 in Las Vegas.
Canada Goose Slides On Downgrade
Shares of Canada Goose fell Canadian$4.73, or 7.1 percent, to C$46.05 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange after Wells Fargo downgraded the stock. The analysts pointed to less search traffic on popular internet search engines looking for Canada Goose merchandise, and concerns about international trade.
Duckworth Appoints Andy Wunsch CEO
Duckworth, the Merino wool apparel company, announced the company has hired Andy Wunsch to lead Duckworth in the role of chief executive officer.
NRF Big Show: Retail’s Transformation On Display
While the trade show floor was packed with many new retail technologies driven by artificial intelligence, the seminars at the NRF Big Show 2019 explored how those digital advances are working their way to retail’s selling floors.
SGB Executive Q&A: NASGW Board Chair & Lipsey’s CEO Laurie Aronson
Laurie Aronson, president and CEO of Baton Rouge, LA-based wholesale firearms distributor Lipsey’s LLC, on January 1 became the first female board chair of the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers (NASGW). She spoke with SGB about what that honor means and her goals for the trade association during the next two years.
Clarus Corp. Sees Q4 Exceeding Guidance
Clarus Corp. again lifted its guidance for the year ended December 31 due to healthy revenue increases in the fourth quarter. The gains were led by 8 percent growth from Black Diamond and 14 percent growth from Sierra Bullets.
Retail Reports Roundup – January 21
A stack of retail surveys and studies arrived just in time for last week’s NRF Big Show in New York City. Research included the arrival of the “Emerging Male ‘Power Shopper” as well as retail developments with artificial intelligence, mobile apps, smart speakers, fulfillment technologies, personalization, card-not-present fraud and more.
Aisle Talk Week Of January 14
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week, including Foot Locker making a strategic investment in Pensole Footwear Design Academy.
Meopta USA Sport Optics Hires Simpson Sales Company
Meopta USA Sport Optics has hired Simpson Sales Company, Inc. as its sales agency for the Southeastern United States.
Edge Technologies Acquires Al Mar Knife Brand
Edge Technologies Engineering LLC has acquired the Al Mar Knife Brand. Gary Fadden, president of Al Mar Knives, has become Al Mar chairman emeritus and will attend SHOT and major industry events.
CRKT Taps The Evans Group For North American Sales Representation
CRKT, a designer, developer and manufacture of knives, tools, and lifestyle accessories, has announce its partnership with The Evans Group for sales representation across the United States and Eastern Canada.
