SHOT Show Holding Its Largest Show

The 44th Annual SHOT Show, being held at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum from January 18-21 underwent an expansion that makes this year’s show its largest venue. Show organizers said more than 2,400 companies will exhibit in the 800,000-square-foot exhibit space.

Amer Sports’ Debt Ratings Upgraded To Positive On Strong Earnings

Moody’s Investors Service changed to positive from stable the outlook on the ratings of Amer Sports as the company saw revenue growth of 29 percent in the year-to-date period ended September 30. Moody’s said, “Consumer demand for sports apparel, footwear and individual ball sports equipment has proven to be stronger than expected across all segments.”

Mountain Hardwear Appoints Director Of Sales

Mountain Hardwear announced Sablle Scheppmann was appointed as the brand’s director of sales. Scheppman has held the role of the company’s national sales manager for the past three and half years.

Walmart Names New Chief Merchant In Exec Shuffle

Walmart appointed Charles Redfield as chief merchandising officer. He is replacing Scott McCall, who is retiring. Chief Customer Officer Janey Whiteside is leaving the company, according to an internal memo attained by the Wall Street Journal.

Holiday Sales Grew 14.1 Percent

Retail sales during 2021’s November/December holiday season grew 14.1 percent over 2020 to $886.7 billion, beating the National Retail Federation’s forecast and setting a record despite challenges from inflation, supply chain disruptions and the pandemic, NRF said.