A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday threw out California’s ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, labeling it a violation of the Second Amendment.
Category: Outdoor
DestiMetrics: Resort Bookings Continue Decline In Western Mountain States
According to DestiMetric’s monthly Market Briefing by Inntopia, occupancy and revenue at western mountain destinations at the midpoint of summer 2020 continue to be dramatically lower than last summer despite gaining ground as outdoor mountain activities captured visitors for overnight stays.
Boot Barn Appoints COO
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. promoted Greg Hackman to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Along with this additional role, Hackman will continue in the role of chief financial officer.
Inline Skate Sales Soaring
COVID-19 has gotten the wheels rolling for everything from a vaccine to testing procedures. But it’s also gotten them spinning for inline skate manufacturers and retailers who are seeing a surge in sales.
Cascade Designs Engages Sales Team To Serve Canadian Territories
Cascade Designs retained Sasso Vertical Sales to represent its brands in British Columbia, Yukon Territory and Northwest Territories.
Booking Pace Softens At Southeast Destinations In July
The pent-up demand for resort vacations in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina that led to a flood of summer bookings in May and June slowed down in July as initial demand was met and a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the region triggered a cooldown of the booking pace in the previous two months, according to DestiMetrics’ recent assessment of booking trends.
RECALL: Active Brands Bicycle Helmets
About 300 Active Brand AS Sweet Protection-branded Ripper Jr., Ripper MIPS Jr. and Ripper MIPS bicycle helmets are being recalled.
Bass Pro Shops And Cabela’s Reward Store Associates With Bonuses Up To $1,000
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s have issued companywide bonuses for its hourly frontline retail, distribution center and manufacturing plant team of $250, $500, $750, or $1,000 based on job role and seniority, representing a multimillion-dollar investment to reward its Outfitters and employees for their efforts amid the pandemic.
Outdoor Retailer Parent Announces Closing Of Backstop Sale
Emerald Holding Inc., the parent of Outdoor Retailer, Surf Expo and other trade shows, announced the completion of its previously announced issuance and sale of 22.66 million shares of its 7 percent series A convertible participating preferred stock to an affiliate of Onex Partners V LP.
Leatt Corp’s Q2 Revenues Climb 32 Percent
Leatt Corp, the maker of Leatt-Brace neck protection system for all helmeted sports, reported revenues increased by 32 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, to $6.9 million.
PSEB Names New Interim CEO
PSEB, the parent company of PacSun and Eddie Bauer, has appointed Mike Relich as interim CEO role, replacing Jim Gulmi.
Hurley Family Launching Apparel Line With John John Florence
Kandui Holdings LLC, founded by the Hurley family, announced plans to launch Florence Marine X, an apparel collection in collaboration with two-time world champion surfer John John Florence. The partnership comes after Kandui in early August acquired the outstanding assets and intellectual property of the Simple footwear brand.
Camping World’s Debt Ratings Upgraded
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded ratings of CWGS Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Camping World, as RV demand has taken off during the coronavirus pandemic.
REI Co-Op To Pursue Sale Of Headquarters, Embrace Distributed Work Model
REI Co-op announced it is pursuing a sale of its newly completed corporate campus in the Spring District neighborhood of Bellevue, WA with the intention of shifting to a less centralized approach to its headquarters presence in the Seattle area.
Eagles Nest Outfitters Announces New Canadian Distribution Partner
Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), the manufacturer of parachute hammocks, announced a new Canadian distribution partner, Katadyn Canada.
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