Retail sales for all core outdoor stores combined (chain, internet, specialty)* grew 2% compared to last April, moving from $339M to $347M,according to the most recent edition of The Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Outdoor Topline Report, produced for OIA by the Leisure Trends Group. Sales for the four months of the year totaled $1.4B, down 5% from the same period in 2008.
On Wednesday, May 13, OIA will jumpstart the 2009 Outdoor University® retail education program with Staffing for Summer: Hire Wisely, No Regrets, a live Webinar workshop.
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) today announced the fielding of the Outdoor Retailer Financial and Operational Benchmarking Survey and is seeking retail participation.
January 2009 retail sales for all core outdoor stores (chain, internet, specialty)* started off the new year on a mixed note, according to the most recent edition of The OIA Outdoor Topline Report, produced for OIA by the Leisure Trends Group.
Outdoor sales for the entire year in all three core outdoor store channels (chain, internet, specialty) totaled $5.2B, a 5% gain over 2007, according to the recent edition of The OIA Outdoor Topline Report.
OIA has retained industry heavyweights Paul Gagner and Charlie Lunan to assist with special projects targeted at increasing the communications and business resources for association members in the uncertain economic business climate.
Results of the executive committee officer election for the OIA Eco Working Group were announced Monday, January 19, 2009, by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA).
Outdoor Industry Association today unveiled its strategy to assist specialty retailers in strengthening their businesses in 2009 as businesses continue to grapple with unpredictable market shifts.
While early predictors show evidence of a decline in specific outdoor channels starting in November 2008, outdoor industry sales have remained fairly robust since the nation officially entered a recession in December 2007.
OIA, in conjunction with Piper Jaffray, recently surveyed industry executives with respect to their view of current economic prospects, recovery timeline, cost inflation, and the effect of tightenened credit markets on near-term business operations.