USFWS Ups Inspection Fees for Wildlife Imports/Exports
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is increasing inspection fees for import and export of wildlife, and wildlife products, in order to recover more of the costs of inspecting shipments from those who use these services…
Sport and Fitness Top Performing Retail Category Since Cyber Monday
ComScore reported that holiday retail e-commerce through Dec. 5 reached $14.92 billion, essentially the same level compared to the corresponding days last year. For the five days beginning with Dec. 1 (Cyber Monday), the kick-off to the heaviest part of t
Lafuma America Ends FY08 up 24%
Lafuma America Inc ended its fiscal year on Sept. 30th 2008 up 24% compared to 2007. The Outdoor division of the Lafuma brand experienced a strong 26% increase over the year, said the company. The sleeping bags, backpacks and camping furniture categories
Season Pass Sales Soar, Bookings Dive at Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc reported its season pass sales were up 29% from the same time last year, but said advance bookings at its mountain resorts were off 23% and that if they did not improve it would have to lower its guidance for the current fiscal year…
SIA: Pre-Season Snow Sports Sales Post Solid Gains
Snow sports sales rose a surprising 9% in the August to October period, bolstered by a significantly higher ratio of carryover equipment sales. Sales of children's gear was also up strongly, the Snowsports Industries Association reported. The number
Discounting Prompts G-III to Lower Guidance
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. lowered its full-year guidance after reporting net sales rose 29.6% thanks largely to acquisitions. The company said that since retailers have been slower to reorder, it expects to see a higher level of promotional activity in th
Crocs Hires Global Creative Director
Crocs, Inc. said Charlie Johnson has recently filled the newly created Global Creative Director position. Chris Ladd was appointed VP of Global eCommerce…
Boot Barn Acquires Retail Stores in Wyoming and Nevada
Marwit Capital Partners II, L.P. said that Boot Barn Holding Corp. its western footwear and apparel retailer, completed the purchase of 14 retail stores in Wyoming and Nevada from BTWW Retail, L.P…
Q3 Comps Up 4.5% for Bakers Footwear
Bakers Footwear Group, Inc., a specialty retailer of fashion footwear for young women, reported net sales for the third quarter ended Nov. 1 were $41.1 million, an increase of 1.9% from $40.3 million for the thirteen-week period ended Nov. 3, 2007…
NSSF Endorses Federal Excise Tax
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has been leading a broad coalition of sportsmen and conservation groups, including the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, National Rifle Association and Ducks Unlimited, in an effort to reform the fed
prAna Taps Crooke as New Chief Executive
Veteran outdoor executive Michael Crooke was named CEO at prAna Living, LLC last week in a move that should free up co-founder Beaver Theodosakis to focus more on product design and the future…
Data Suggests Black Friday Not a Big Win
‘It is darkest before the dawn’ seems to be an appropriate reminder as November proved to be an especially pitiable month at retail. Though several retailers claimed success following Black Friday, those gains were not enough to offset an otherwise dismal
Co-Founder Leaves Native Eyewear
George Schott, one of the original founders and the current VP of sales and marketing for Native Eyewear, has announced he will leave the company, effective Jan. 16, 2009. Schott said he was leaving to pursue other avenues outside of the sales field…
PacSun, Zumiez Comps Fall, The Buckle Remains Strong
Pacific Sunwear of California reported that total PacSun sales for fiscal month of November declined 8% to $101 million versus total sales of $110.2 million in the year ago period. PacSun same-store sales decreased 10% during the same period.
Nielsen and OIA to Survey Retailers on OR Show
Outdoor Retailer and Outdoor Industry Association will launch a four-week online survey to gather retailer's suggestions on improving the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market trade show…
