The Utah-based hook and bullet retailer has scheduled grand openings for its newest stores in California and Arizona for Thursday.
Author: Charlie Lunan
Patagonia To Spend $1M Mobilizing Voters
The apparel company said it will spend the bulk of the money on a voter registration campaign aimed at getting out the environmental vote this November.
Investor Resigns Big 5 Sporting Goods Board Seat
Dominic DeMarco of Stadium Capital Management LLC resigned his seat, saying the retailer had largely completed corporate governance reforms promised last year.
To Adapt, W.L. Gore Takes It Outside
For the first time in history, the makers of Gore-Tex have authorized an outside company to manufacture some of its laminated fabrics.
The $13.3 Billion Question
The European Union’s aggressive move to claw back tax breaks Ireland granted Apple Inc. raises questions for the U.S. sporting goods industry.
NBDA Acquires Barnett Bicycle Institute
The National Bicycle Dealers Association has purchased the 30-year-old professional mechanics school from its founder John Barnett.
Duluth Trading Reports Strong Traffic
Net sales grew 27.4 percent in the quarter ended July 31 thanks to continued heavy spending on television and digital advertising and store openings.
SylvanSport To Double Manufacturing Footprint
Strong demand for the Brevard, NC company’s outdoor adventure trailers prompted it to begin work on the project with local and state officials a year ago.
Shimano America Takes On Lazer Sport Sales
A week after acquiring the Belgian helmet and eye wear company, Shimano Corp.’s U.S. subsidiary has taken over its distribution in the United States and Canada.
Does Pro Cycling Really Matter to IBDs?
Yes, say representatives of USA Cycling, SRAM and the Cannondale-Drapac Cycling team, who will address the topic at Interbike amid disappointing road bike sales.
Will Outdoor Brands Survive The Chopping Block at Newell?
In coming weeks, the company will begin winding down businesses it acquired from Jarden Corp. that it does not think it can sell, its CEO told investors Thursday.
Sports Direct International To Appoint Worker To Board
The United Kingdom largest sporting goods retailer divulged the move at its annual meeting, where 53 percent of shareholders voted against re-electing its chairman.
Peak Resorts Inc. Retail Sales Slip
The operator of 14 small ski resorts says a decline in revenues from retail and summer activities weighed on results in the fiscal first quarter ended July 31.
Newell-Jarden Synergies Accruing Fast
Cost synergies from the merger of Newell Rubbermaid Inc. and Jarden Corp. will be closer to the high end of the $50-to $80-million range forecast for this year.
Selle Royal Group Takes Over Brands’ Dealer Sales
The owner of Selle Royal, fi’zi:k, Brooks and Crankbrothers says the move will free up brand managers to focus on consumers and products and cut costs.
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