Gander Mountain Co., as expected, filed for bankruptcy in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Minnesota. The hunt & fish specialist plans to close 32 of its approximately 160 stores in coming weeks but is in active discussions with a number of parties interested in a going-concern sale.
Category: Outdoor
Bigtruck Scores Mikaela Shiffrin Collab
The Lake Tahoe-based lifestyle brand unveiled a collaboration with multiple World Cup Slalom Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Mikaela Shiffrin.
Buff Diversifies Run And Outdoor Accessories
The performance headwear brand launched new UV Arm Sleeves and a lightweight UV Cap to bring its run and outdoor accessories to a broader market.
Aisle Talk, Week Of March 6
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Dorel Sports Stung By Delays In Bike Purchases
Martin Schwartz, president and CEO of Dorel Industries, said, “Dorel Sports has worked throughout 2016 to position itself for an earnings rebound this year, excess industry inventories have been reduced and the ramp in discounting should not be repeated.”
Bogs Q4 Revenues Continue To Feel 2015 Winter Hangover
Thomas Florsheim, Weyco Group’s CEO, said, “While retailers are currently much cleaner than last year at this time, our sense is that they will continue to take a conservative approach towards inventory levels given the inconsistency of the weather the past couple of winter seasons.”
Dorel Sports Revenues Slump In Q4
The quarter’s revenue decline was due primarily to the change in North American CSG dealers’ purchasing habits to reduce their inventory prior to the cycling season.
Rocky Brands Appoints CFO
Rocky Brands Inc. announced that Thomas Robertson has been appointed chief financial officer of the company.
Red Paddle Launches Ultimate Adventure Challenge
To enter the international challenge, contestants must write what they would do with an ultimate adventure kit and where they would travel with it should their entry be chosen.
OluKai Sponsors REI Outessa
OluKai signed on as the official lifestyle footwear sponsor of REI Outessa, three outdoor adventures designed to connect women with the outdoors in a supportive learning environment.
Salt Lake City Wants Outdoor Retailer Back
The Salt Lake City Council passed a resolution Tuesday night calling on show and industry leaders to reconsider its decision to move, according to the Salt Lake Tribune.
Quiksilver Inc. Renamed Boardriders Inc.
The new name is intended to represent the company’s full range of action sports brands — Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes — unified by the boardriding culture and heritage.
Industrial Revolution Names New Sales Manager
Aaron Olsen brings more than 20 years of outdoor sales experience to the position, with a focus on specialty retail.
Weyco Group’s Q4 Sales Slide 6 Percent
Bogs fourth quarter net sales were down 7 percent, reflecting the continued impact of the mild 2015/2016 winter season, as retailers carried over BOGS inventory into the 2016/2017 winter season.
Grassroots Follows Outdoor Retailer Out Of Utah
Grassroots’ Spring Connect and Fall Connect shows were scheduled to be held in Sandy, UT in 2018, but will now move due in part to a desire to stand together as an industry.
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