Ibex Outdoor Clothing Hires Southeast Reps
Ibex Outdoor Clothing announced that Mountain Lake Marketing will be representing Ibex in the Southeastern U.S…
PrimaLoft Joins Sustainable Apparel Coalition
PrimaLoft, Inc. has joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and will use the group’s sustainability measurement tool, the Higg Index, to drive environmental responsibility across its supply chain…
Remington to Replace Rifle Triggers
As part of a settled lawsuit, Remington Arms Company will be replacing triggers on selected rifle models, including the Model 700 rifle…
Unlike Competitors, Zumiez Grows Transactions, Loses Margin in Q3
Zumiez Inc reported higher transaction volume at stores in its comp base and lower margins in the fiscal third quarter ended Nov. 1, distinguishing itself from its two major competitors at the mall…
Johnson Outdoors Reports Finishes FY 2014 Strong
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported sales increased 10 percent to $84.9 million in the fiscal fourth quarter ended Oct. 3 due to double-digit growth in both Marine Electronics and Outdoor Gear units. Operating loss declined sharply year-over-year due largely t
Feds Clears Way for ATK to Spin Off Vista Outdoor
Alliant Techsystems Inc.'s (ATK) plan to spin-off Bushnell optics and a dozen firearms brands took a step closer to reality Friday morning when the U.S. Department of Justice unconditionally cleared the proposed merger of ATK's Aerospace and Def
Sportsman’s Warehouse Refinances $235M in Senior Secured Debt
Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings, Inc. completed the refinancing of its existing $235 million senior secured term loans at a lower interest rate and has increased the borrowing capacity under the terms of its revolving credit facility. These moves refl
Winn Rod Grips Expands Distribution
Winn Inc. has partnered with multiple tackle distributors, including Mud Hole Custom Tackle, Get Bit Outdoors, and Swampland Tackle, to sell its full line of premium fishing rod grips…
Brownells’ Larry Weeks to Retire
After 36 years with Brownells, public relations manager Larry Weeks has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2014…
Cabela’s “Secret Outfitter” Surprises Customers
Cabela's recently surprised seven randomly selected customers at one of its 64 retail locations by giving away merchandise and gifts in its Secret Outfitter Giveaway…
ColdPruf Launches Winter Pro Deals Program
ColdPruf base layers launched its pro-purchase program for the 2014/2015 winter season. The program allows qualified individuals to purchase ColdPruf performance base layers 50 percent off retail prices…
Kenji Haroutunian Launches KenjiConsults
Kenji Haroutunian, who recently stepped down as a vice president of Emerald Expositions and director for its Outdoor Retailer show has established KenjiConsults, a consulting business in service to the industry.
Hunting Works for Oregon Coaltion Formed
A broad group of local and regional leaders representing sporting organizations, small businesses and retailers launched Hunting Works For Oregon to stress the major impact hunting and recreational shooting have on Oregon's economy…
Zumiez Q3 Earnings Rise on 3.7 Percent Comp Gain
Zumiez Inc. reported net income in the third quarter increased 32.6 percent to $15.7 million, or 54 cents per diluted share. Same-store sales increased 3.7 percent…
The Buckle’s November Comps Slip
The Buckle, Inc. announced that comparable store net sales, for stores open at least one year, for the 4-week period ended Nov. 29, 2014 decreased 1.0 percent from comparable store…
