Seattle, WA-based apparel and outdoor brand Outdoor Research has announced a new manufacturing facility that opened in April, doubling the number of OR staff now making apparel and gear onshore.
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Hiviz Shooting Systems Names Lanny Barns As Director of Commercial Sales
Hiviz Shooting Systems has named Lanny Barnes as director of commercial sales. Barnes is a three-time biathlon Olympian and currently competing professionally as one of the top three-gun female shooters in the country.
Doug Peacock, John Sterling To Speak At The Conservation Alliance Breakfast
The author will present “50 Years of Fighting for Wildness”; Outgoing Executive Director will reflect on 30 Years of The Conservation Alliance.
Canada Goose’s Q4 Revenues Climb 25 Percent
Canada Goose reported flat earnings on an adjusted basis in the fourth quarter ended March 31 while revenues rose 25.1 percent.
VF Corp Appoints EVP, Global Supply Chain
VF Corporation announced the appointment of Cameron Bailey to the position of executive vice president, global supply chain.
Dick’s Lifts Outlook After Q1 Beat
Dick’s Sporting Goods raised its full-year profit outlook after reporting first-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates. Same-store sales were flat in the quarter compared with a drop of 2.5 percent during the same period a year ago. CEO Ed Stack said same-store sales at Dick’s “turned positive in March and remained positive in April, as we started to see the benefits of our key strategies and investments.”
Sportsman’s Warehouse Sets Grand Opening For Store In Lansing
Sportsman’s Warehouse will be celebrating the opening of a new store in Lansing, MI from May 31 through June 2.
Same Tasty Fuel, Fresh New Look: Honey Stinger Rolls Out Brand Refresh
For the first time in 17 years, Honey Stinger, the award-winning manufacturer of nutritional products featuring honey, is sporting a brand new look. The company has begun releasing an updated brand identity, including a new logo, colors and font, new brand statement and tagline, and all-new packaging across its full product lineup. The comprehensive brand […]
Nearly 25 Million Americans To Travel In RVs This Spring And Summer
Nearly 25 million Americans will travel in recreation vehicles this spring and summer, heading to the country’s 18,000-plus campgrounds to enjoy the benefits of an active, outdoor lifestyle with family and friends, according to the latest survey of RV owners by Go RVing and Cvent.
Largest Nationwide Trails Event To Take Place On June 1
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day will establish a trail service world record on June 1, 2019. American Hiking Society invites everyone who enjoys spending time outside to join in setting the world record for the most people improving trails in a single day by pledging to improve a trail on National Trails Day.
Honey Stinger Announces Brand Refresh
For the first time in 17 years, Honey Stinger is sporting a brand new look. The company has begun releasing an updated brand identity, including a new logo, colors and font, new brand statement and tagline, and all-new packaging across its full product lineup.
Bogs Footwear Launches ‘Reuse A Boot Program’ To Benefit Outdoor Education
Bogs Footwear has announced a plan to give new life to gently used boots. The Reuse a Boot Program provides consumers an easy way to pay it forward with their Bogs boots that need a new home.
Trade War Impact Remains Uncertain
On quarterly conference calls last week, executives at both retailers and vendors said the ultimate impact of the tariff war isn’t clearly known, especially if the fourth tranche on $300 billion of imports that hit apparel and footwear items becomes effective. But most reassured analysts they’re taking or have taken steps to mitigate most of the expected damage. Comments from VF Corp, Deckers Brands, Kohl’s, JC Penney, Target, Hibbett Sports, TJX Cos. and Ross Stores.
Department Stores Disappoint In First Quarter
Department stores struggled in the first quarter while discount chains fared much better, as a whole, in terms of earnings, revenue and stock performance, based on earnings reports released in the last two weeks.
Helly Hansen Sales Soar In 2018
Norwegian-based Outdoor apparel and gear brand Helly Hansen, a subsidiary of Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., on Tuesday reported that 2018 revenue increased 29 percent to NOK 3.7 billion (US$425 million) and operational EBITDA rose to a record level. It was the fourth-consecutive year of growth for the company.
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