
How High Are The Integration Risks For Bass Pro/Cabela’s?
Moody’s Investors Service placed the debt ratings of Bass Pro under review for a possible downgrade after expected higher debt levels from its planned acquisition of Cabela’s and other integration risks.

Fjällräven Focuses On Outdoor Specialty With Hires
The appointments of Seth Quackenbush as specialty account sales manager and the addition of Mountain Source sales agency to the Rocky Mountain region will address aspects of the company’s commitment to grow and support this channel.

MyPakage Names Former Merrell Exec VP Of Sales
Jim Bailey’s responsibilities include developing a high-performance sales team and building out a consumer-centric approach to marketing for the men’s comfort apparel company.
Vista Outdoor To Hold First Investor Day
Vista Outdoor Inc. will hold its first Investor Day for institutional investors and equity analysts.
NRF Sees 3.6 Percent Gain In Holiday Sales
The National Retail Federation expects sales in November and December, excluding autos, gas and restaurant sales, to increase a solid 3.6 percent to $655.8 billion — significantly higher than the 10-year average of 2.5 percent and above the seven-year average of 3.4 percent since recovery began in 2009.
Zumiez Lifts Outlook On Sales Pickup
Same-store sales increased 6.3 percent in September.
Moody’s May Downgrade Bass Pro’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service placed the ratings on Bass Pro Group on review for a possible downgrade due to “significant integration risk” as well as a potential “sizable increase” in debt levels due to its pending acquisition of Cabela’s Inc.

Rendle’s Rise To VF Corp. CEO Emblematic Of Company’s Outdoor Push
The company’s 2011 five-year plan, heavily focused on the outdoor business, set the stage for Steve Rendle’s ascension to the top. Can that focus continue to breed success?

Under Armour’s App Empire Gains Mindbody Power
Under Armour entered a partnership with California-based Mindbody, a cloud-based business management software company for the wellness industry, to enhance UA’s nutrition-tracking MyFitnessPal with class buying capabilities.

Columbia Expands Director Of Toughness Search To Europe
The two candidates awarded the position will embark on a nine-month adventure around the world to test Columbia’s range of performance products in extreme conditions.
Fanantics Adds Iconic Hip Hop Logo To Sports Apparel
Fanantics isn’t just using your favorite sports logo anymore. The global leader for officially licensed sports merchandise unveiled a collaboration with iconic hip hop music group RUN-DMC.
Fabletics Promotion Leverages Star Power
Fabletics launched a unique promotion that will award three consumers who visit a local brick-and-mortar on October 8, 2016 with a trip to Los Angeles to meet and lunch with brand Co-Founder Kate Hudson.
Farm To Feet Packaging To Feature Thru-Hiker
Farm to Feet selected nine Appalachian Trail thru-hikers as finalists to be featured on the packaging of its Damascus Elite hiking sock

VF Corp. Elevates Rendle To CEO Post
The Board of Directors of VF Corp. (NYSE: VFC) on Wednesday named Steve Rendle, 57, to replace Eric C. Wiseman as the the company’s chief executive officer.

Adore Me Launches First Activewear Collection
To launch the new product category, Adore Me shot a TV ad – featuring models Daniela Lopez and Bree Warren – that will air on national TV.