Retailers 'cautiously optimistic' for holiday season; bad weather can help
The National Retail Federation reports this year will be average for retailers across the board, but retailers across the wintersports, outdoor and fitness industries are gearing up for a busy holiday...
View ArticleOutdoor consumers taking on price increases, gradually
Despite economic jitters, shoppers are paying more for their outdoor goods. SNEWS dissects the data, plus the best performing categories, and how long retailers think consumers can keep up the spending.
View ArticleBlack Diamond 3Q sales up 24 percent, swings to profit
Black Diamond reported higher sales and swung to a profit for the third quarter 2011, primarily boosted by a jump in international sales.
View ArticleHookers & Grubbers earn $834 for Conservation Alliance from ORSM match
The third annual Hookers & Grubbers rugby match at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market brought in more than $834 for the Conservation Alliance. Find out who arrived tired and left feeling sexy and how...
View ArticleAdidas enters agreement to buy Five Ten for $25 million
Adidas intends to buy outdoor and climbing footwear brand Five Ten for $25 million. SNEWS brings you the latest details of the breaking news.
View ArticleOutdoor: Movin' & Shakin' -- Nemo has a new home; plus OIWC's new board,...
The latest people and company announcements in the outdoor industry: Nemo Equipment has a new home in New Hampshire; plus OIWC's new board, Footbalance's new CEO, and more ...
View ArticleAmer Sport’s Mike Adams on the company’s new e-commerce strategy
SNEWS sits down with Amer Sport's Mike Adams to discuss the new e-commerce strategy the company is unveiling for its Atomic and Salomon winter sports brands. Could it affect its other brands also?
View ArticleHow to Sell: Insulation
Be it jackets, sleeping bags, clothing or accessories, when it comes to providing warmth for your customers, knowing what insulation to guide them to is key. Fleece, wool, synthetic and down can all do...
View ArticleThe Adidas/Five Ten match: Execs share plans for future
SNEWS interviews Adidas senior vice president Rolf Reinschmidt and Five Ten founder and CEO Charles Cole for more insight on the Adidas acquisition of Five Ten and what future plans may be. Find out...
View ArticleOutdoor Retailer Daily submission deadlines and guidelines nearing
Outdoor Retailer Winter Market (Jan. 19-22, 2012) is nearly two months away, but some of the deadlines for coverage in the official newspaper covering Winter Market – O.R.D. powered by SNEWS® – are...
View ArticleFinancials: Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sport Chalet see boost in same-store...
Dick's Sporting Goods and Sport Chalet both reported stronger same-store sales and profits heading into the holiday season. Plus Accell reports weaker-than-expected, third-quarter bike sales along with...
View ArticleThe Merchandising Doctor gives Boulder Running Company royal sock treatment
Boulder Running Company (BRC), a top specialty running store located in Boulder, Colo., features gear for every level runner and needed the merchandising doctor to help it diagnose problems with its...
View ArticleOutdoor Research wants to protect from cold and dry, not just chilly and wet
The brand known best for its outdoor gear to combat the damp and chilly climate of its Pacific Northwest home is expanding its apparel and accessory lines. For fall 2012, Outdoor Research will include...
View ArticleFinancials: Strong footwear, apparel sales drive Hibbett 3Q earnings up; plus...
Hibbett Sports reported higher third-quarter 2011 revenue and profit on strong apparel and footwear sales. Plus, Maurice Sporting Goods plans to acquire fellow sporting goods wholesaler Redl Sports...
View ArticleIbex keeps things stateside with new U.S.-grown wool program
Ibex is expanding on its commitment to produce things in the United States by including a Montana farm’s rambouillet sheep in its midlayer product supply chain. Currently being tested, the program...
View ArticleSpecialty retailers just say ‘no’ to Thanksgiving hours, early ‘door-bustin’’...
While some big box retailers have plans to open on midnight Thanksgiving night, specialty fitness and outdoor retailers will keep their regular hours on Black Friday only. Plus, retailers tell SNEWS...
View ArticleForecasters: U.S. economy to grow modestly in 2012 led by business spending
The U.S. economy will grow in 2012 with an unlikely chance of another recession or high inflation, a group of forecasters with the National Association for Business Economics said in a report released...
View ArticleMultiple surveys reveal shopping moods, trends via email and mobile...
If your retail store or business is engaged in communicating with consumers via opt-in email or mobile promotions, you need to read the SNEWS summary report taken from several surveys on what consumers...
View ArticleFair Guide/ Construct Data folks keep trying; we keep on warning our readers
We love playing Whac-A-Mole and continue to be amazed that the Fair Guide people just keep popping up. If you are not familiar with Fair Guide, then read on. If you are, then you already know to avoid...
View ArticleRyan Gellert named president of Black Diamond Equipment
Black Diamond Equipment has promoted Ryan Gellert to the newly established position of Black Diamond Equipment brand president.
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