Memorial Day Weekend Weather Outlook
The extended Memorial Day holiday weekend typically brings a notable lift in demand for seasonal…
NPD Group Expands Retail Tracking to Team Sports
Global information company The NPD Group today announced that it has expanded its Retail Tracking…
Canada Goose Sets Up in Chicago, Expands in Europe
Freshly arm with public funding and favorable fashion status, Canada Goose continues its expansion with…
Paddlesports Retailer Gains Steam, Adds Manager
Paddlesports Retailer continues to gain momentum as the paddlesports industry’s official tradeshow, with 75% of total…
NSGA: Sporting Goods Retail Sales Up Slightly 2016
According the latest figures from NSGA, consumer retail sales of sporting goods equipment, athletic footwear…
Shoppers Consider AI at Retail
Shoppers are starting to warm to the idea of applying artificial intelligence to customer service,…
Gander Close-Out Begins
Inventory liquidation sales are under way at all Gander Mountain store locations throughout the Midwest…
EVOC Unveils MAP Policy
Germany-based EVOC, a producer of sports protection backpacks, has adopted a minimum advertised price (MAP)…
Consumer Spending Gains Momentum But Confidence Drops
451 Research’s April survey shows overall consumer spending is gaining momentum as it trends upward…
Wage Hikes Costing REI $25 Million
The wage hikes REI announced last summer for store employees will cost as much as…
Salomon Introduces Customizable Footwear Program
In 2008, Salomon athlete Kilian Jornet asked designers in the company’s footwear R&D department if…
Beeline Bikes Offers Fulfilment Services
Beeline Bikes, the mobile bike shop, announced its Beeline2U Program allowing specialty product brands to…