SGB Update Outdoor
Rocky Brands Returns To Profitability In Q2
Rocky Brands reported second quarter net income of $1.5 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $1.8 million, or 23 cents, in the second quarter of 2016.
SSI Data: Core Categories Keep Outdoor Footwear Sales Afloat in Calendar First Half
Internet growth easily outpaces brick & mortar gains in the period ended July 1. Outdoor footwear sales grew more than 2 percent in the calendar first half of the year, with strength in hiking boots, backpacking boots and approach footwear offsetting sales declines in outdoor casual footwear and fishing waders. The core functional hiking and […]
SGB Media Is Live At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2017
The SGB team is packing up our plaid shirts and trucker hats and heading to Salt Lake City. Writer: Carly Terwilliger From Demo Day to Outsiders Ball, from show floor business to happy hour socializing, we’ll be onsite as the outdoor industry bids a fond farewell to Salt Lake and turns its head toward Denver. […]
Bass Pro Settles Minority Hiring Lawsuit
Bass Pro agreed to pay $10.5 million to settle a nationwide class action case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Luxottica’s Revenues Expand 4.2 Percent In First Half
Luxottica Group S.p.A.’s net sales grew by 4.2 percent in the first half to €4.72 billion and gained 1.8 percent at constant exchange rates.
VF’s Chairman Eric Wiseman To Retire
VF Corp. announced that Eric C. Wiseman will retire as executive chairman of the board and as a director of VF Corporation effective October 28, 2017.
HBO “Ballers” Pop-Up Shop
The HBO + Ballers 3 Capsule Collection features apparel and accessories from Buscemi, Cazal, Hall of Fame, ROc96 x MadeWorn and Pyer Moss.
Will Oval Chainrings Become The New Norm?
According to Wolf Tooth Components, elliptical rings provide smoother, more consistent power and this results in less spin-out and stalling for better traction.
Item Of The Day: Ruffwear Patroller Leash
Inspired by the brand’s patrol and search and rescue partners, the Patroller Leash is an adjustable, convertible belt-to-leash.
Leki Appoints Gerten Outdoors To Lead Western Great Lakes Sales
Gerten Outdoors will manage sales of Leki Outdoor trekking poles and camp furniture, as well as their Backcountry and Nordic lines.
Outsiders Ball Secures Sponsors
The Outdoor Foundation, charitable arm of Outdoor Industry Association, announced that more than 25 sponsors have signed up to support the 2017 Outsiders Ball, which will be held on Tuesday, July 25 – ‘Night 0’ of Outdoor Retailer Summer Market.
Outdoor Retailer To Celebrate 35 Years Of Summer Market
Outdoor Retailer will celebrate its 35th anniversary at Summer Market held July 26-29 in Salt Lake City.
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance To Host Learning Sessions At Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the national organization dedicated to the health and growth of specialty outdoor retail, will host learning sessions at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market to increase awareness and understanding of the group’s unique goals and events.
LL Bean Shifts Marketing Focus To Digital, TV
L.L. Bean is shifting away from traditional direct mail print marketing toward digital and TV channels starting with its new “Be an Outsider” campaign, according to a report Ad Age.
