SGB Update Outdoor
OIA, Grassroots and OR Partner to Help Specialty Retailers
Outdoor Industry Association, Grassroots Outdoor Alliance and Outdoor Retailer to provide education and other tangible business support to independent specialty retailers…
Vista Outdoor Pays Hefty Multiple to Enter SUP Market
With determination to diversify beyond shooting sports, Vista Outdoor Inc. paid a rich multiple to acquire SUP supplier Jimmy Styks LLC…
Calida Group: Weak Euro Complicates Turnaround at Lafuma and Oxbow
Calida Group reported the strength of the Swiss franc and the U.S. dollar against the euro complicated turnaround efforts at Lafuma outdoor and Oxbow board sports…
Dick’s SG to Open Women’s Specialty Boutiques
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to launch Chelsea Collective, a specialty women's fitness and lifestyle boutique. The first two locations will open in August 2015 in Tysons Corner, VA, at Tysons Corner Center and Pittsburgh at Ross Park Mall…
Under Armour Q2 Benefits from Star Power
Benefiting from breakout events from several of its star athletes, Under Armour reported its 21st consecutive quarter of 20 percent plus net revenue growth…
Puma’s Q2 Loss Steepens on FX Woes
Puma SE reported sales growth across all regions, driven by double-digit gains on a currency-neutral basis in the footwear category and in the Americas region. But the continuing negative impact of currency fluctuations led to a net loss in the period…
Amazon Grew North American Operating Margins in Q2
Amazon.com Inc. reported its North American merchandise sales accelerated in the second quarter as it launched its Prime same-day delivery…
Under Armour Partners with FC St. Pauli
Under Armour announced several new strategic partnerships in Germany and the surrounding region in support of the brand's aggressive global expansion plans…
Adidas Introduces Adigirl Collection
Adidas unveiled Adigirl collection, a new apparel line designed specifically for the teen athlete…
Berghaus Launches Sustainability Label to Trade
UK-based Berghaus launched its Made Kind apparel label to the trade ahead of projected Spring 2016 retail launch…
Keds Launches New Taylor Swift Campaign
Keds announces the launch of Ladies First Since 1916, a new global brand platform with a fresh perspective on what it means to be a woman today…
Yonder Joins The Conservation Alliance
Yonder, an online community and adventure guide of outdoor enthusiasts, has become the newest member of The Conservation Alliance…
Skechers Signs Meghan Trainor
Skechers signed Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Meghan Trainor, singer of the popular hit, “All About That Bass”…
Case Logic’s Q2 Woes Obscure Thule’s Solid Growth in North America
Thule Group surpassed all its financial targets in the second quarter although continuing declines at its U.S.-based Case Logic business more than offset growth of its core sports and outdoor businesses in the Americas…
NRF Lowers 2015 Forecast
The National Retail Federation lowered its retail sales forecast for 2015 because of unexpected slow growth recorded during the first half of the year, similar to the industry’s experience in 2014…
