November Retail Sales Up, Sporting Goods Sales Down
November retail sales were up 0.7 percent seasonally adjusted from October and increased 5 percent…
China’s Anta Sports-led Group to Buy Amer Sports
According to reports from Reuters, a consortium led by China’s Anta Sports made an offer…
Monthly Imports Reach 2 Million Containers Retailers Continue Rush to Beat Tariffs
Imports at the nation’s major retail container ports have set another new record, reaching 2…
Online Ski Apparel Rental Store Launches
Similar to the concept of renting luxury clothing for formal occasions, Slope Threads, which went…
Fraud Still Retailers’ Top Payment Issue Despite EMV
Three years after the switch to new chip-based credit and debit cards, a study released…
Majority of American Want Shopping Free Thanksgiving
A new Morning Consult survey finds most Americans would prefer retail stores remain closed for…
Outerwear, Fanny Packs Drive U.S. Outdoor Sales, Says NPD
Sales within the core, $18.8 billion U.S. outdoor industry declined 2 percent in the 12…
SIA Partners with NPD Group on Topline Sales Data
SIA has entered a new partnership with The NPD Group to roll out monthly top-line…
MEC Bust Myths of Outdoor Diversity
A recent national survey commissioned by Canadian outdoor retailer shows that people of color (POC) spend more…
SFIA Unveils Global Product Labeling Database
An easy-to-use, detailed database to help sports and fitness companies keep in compliance with national…
September Retail Jobs Up 25K YoY
Retail industry employment in September increased by 25,600 jobs unadjusted over the same time last…
Retail Transforms: Life Time Opens First Shopping Center-Based Location
As another example of the transformation taking place within physical retail, on October 15, Life…
Amer Eyes Sale to Asian Private Equity Firm
Back in September, Amer Sports received an indication of interest from a consortium including Chinese sportswear…