Segment rebounds from a flat week with a 3.3 increase for the period, exceeding the Dow’s 1.0 percent gain. Eleven stocks gained and four fell with Sportsman’s Warehouse, which may benefit from Walmart’s decision to restrict ammunition sales, as the largest percentage gainer. Hibbett was the largest percentage decliner for the week. Genesco reported strong, full-price selling of seasonal footwear, including sandals, in Q2 in its Journeys business with gains from fashion athletic styles as well. Banner faces tough Q4 comparisons. Less than two years in, it appears Marcus Lemonis’ outdoor retail strategy, commenced in late 2017, was much ado about nothing. Camping World, after spending approximately $100 million acquiring outdoor retailers (including Gander Mountain out of bankruptcy) is “strategically shifting away” from all existing retail locations that don’t have the ability to sell and service RVs. This will likely mean the end to 27 of 37 stores. Zumiez, which reported 3.6 percent comparable sales growth in Q2 and said August comps were up 7.1 percent, says it’s faster that most competitors since it delivers all digital orders out of its stores following the shuttering of ecommerce fulfillment centers three years ago. Kohl’s former Chairman and CEO Larry Montgomery, who helped the chain grow to nearly 1,000 doors over a decade, passed away on Aug. 15. He was 70.  

Segment increase for third consecutive week, up more than 2.5 percent, as 11 stocks rise and four decline. A week after being the biggest percentage gainer, Nautilus comes in as the biggest percentage loser. On the flip side, Skechers was the biggest percentage gainer. Wrestler extraordinaire Ric Flair tells TMZ that he recently signed a deal with Adidas and boasts about taking Nike down. A 0.1 percent drop in July golf rounds, including a 1.3 percent decline at private clubs and 5.8 percent dip across New England, can’t be seen as good news for golf companies Acushnet and Callaway. Under Armour has a new North American president (See story) and a new “Street to Summit” collection of footwear and apparel that includes pieces of 100-percent Polartec technical fleece. The $45-120 MSRP collection hits Friday the 13th. Nike reportedly pays global soccer phenom Cristiano Ronaldo approximately $17.8 million annually, according to the European weekly Spiegel. Ronaldo, who current plays for Italy’s Juventus, is in a 10-year contract with The Swoosh. Columbia Sportswear, from Sep. 10-30, will match any in-store donations at its retail and outlet stores, up to $50,000, to the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund.