71-year-old firearms and outdoor brands files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

71-year-old firearms and outdoor brands files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Sporting goods retailers, including the broader hunting and fishing category, have struggled in recent years. That’s, at least in part, because the internet has taken a bite out of their sales. As a casual tennis player, for example, I had to go to a sporting goods retailer if I needed tennis balls, which created the … Read more

Popular women’s fashion retailer closing nearly 200 stores

Popular women’s fashion retailer closing nearly 200 stores

The market for women’s plus-size clothing has grown steadily. “Women’s plus size apparel market revenue was valued at $23.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $37.4 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2026 to 2033,” according to data from Verified Market Reports. CAGR, or compound annual growth rate, shows … Read more