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Retailers Bullish on Holidays, Will Start Promotions Earlier
Three fourths (75 percent) of retailers forecast an increase in holiday sales this year and 31 percent report that they will start promotions earlier, according to a survey released today by Hay Group. While 58 percent of retailers will wait until Novembe
OIA Unveils Outdoor University Schedule for September
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) kicks off its September Outdoor University sessions tomorrow, with a diverse line-up of webinars, focusing on sales trends, new retail realities, multicultural marketing, e-commerce strategies, hiring tips, retirement pl
High School MTB League Holds First Race in Utah
The new Utah High School Cycling League's inaugural season launched in Park City Saturday with more than 280 riders participating at a race in Round Valley…
Report: Amazon to Launch Sports and Outdoor Gear for Kids Website
Amazon.com's Quidsi unit reportedly is launching a new sports and activities e-commerce site called AfterSchool.com in its first dedicated website around sporting goods. The website is designed to outfit kids with sports, dance and art supplies…
Wolverine Sees Q3 Shortfall on Europe Weakness
Citing worsening business conditions in Europe, Wolverine World Wide indicated last week that its third-quarter revenues and earnings will likely fall “modestly below” guidance given in July. At Goldman Sachs Global Retail Conference, Don Grim
Quiksilver Says US, New Asian Markets Offset European Decline in Q3
Quiksilver, Inc. reported that revenues grew 2 percent to $512.4 million in the third quarter ended July 31, 2012, as a successful back-to-school launch of DC footwear and apparel into mid-tier department stores in the U.S. and growing sales in new Asian
Vail Resorts Offers Season Pass Holders Access to Swiss Resorts to Entice Sales
Vail Resorts, Inc. is offering three days of free access to four ski resorts in Switzerland to anyone who buys its Epic Season Pass for the upcoming season. The offer could appeal to skiers unnerved by last winter, which went down as one of the driest in
Grant Contest Prompts Non-Profits to Partner
American Hiking Society and Mount Washington Observatory have formed a partnership to compete for a grant, facilitate joint marketing activities and possibly coordinate future programming…
Collective Brands Swings to Profit in Q2
Aided by notably improved profitability at its Payless Domestic chain, Collective Brands Inc., in likely its last report as a public company, returned to profitability in the second quarter. In its wholesale segment, strong gains at Sperry Top-Sider and S
Dick’s SG Expects to Triple E-Commerce by 2017
Speaking last week at Goldman Sachs’ Global Retail Conference, management at Dick’s Sporting Goods indicated that they expect to at least triple its e-commerce sales by the end of fiscal 2017…
Florida and Kansas Opt Out of Recreational Trails Program
The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) confirmed last week that Florida and Kansas opted out of the Recreational Trails Program under the new federal transportation bill passed by Congress, while 33 other states will continue to participate.
Nation’s Best Sports Adds VP Merchandising
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) added Dave Nacke to its merchandising team in the role of vice president, merchandising. Nacke brings more than 30 years of experience in the outdoor/ski/athletic industries, notably with brands such as Adidas, Merrell, C
EMS Launches First Loyalty Program
Eastern Mountain Sports, Inc. launched Sept. 1 its first customer rewards program in company history via Smart Button. Members' will received rewards certificates every March and September that can be redeemed over the next six months at any EMS stor
NBS Appoints VP, Merchandising
Nation’s Best Sports (NBS) welcomed Dave Nacke to its merchandising team in the role of vice president, merchandising…
Nike to Supply Uniforms for Spain’s National Basketball Teams
Nike and the Spanish Basketball Federation have announced a new partnership which will see Nike design and produce kits for the men's and women’s Spanish National Team at every level from 2013. Nike will reportedly replace Li Ning…
