NRF: Retailers Add 37,000 Jobs in November
The National Retail Federation (NRF recently released a statement that says that retail industry employment increased by 37,000 jobs in November…
Outdoor Photo Exhibit Available for Trade Shows
Winning photographs from the 2014 Excellence in Craft Contests awarded by the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) are available for display throughout the spring. Contact OWAA now to reserve your dates for hosting this exhibit…
VF and IFC Distribute First Round of Financing to Bangladeshi Factories for Safety Improvements
VF Corp., the parent of The North Face, Vans and Timberland, and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, announced they have provided loans to three Bangladeshi garment factories under a new program for funding fire and building safety improvements. Throu
Oboz Seeks 2015 Trail Team of Ambassadors
Oboz Footwear is seeking ambitious hikers and adventurers to apply to join Oboz’ 2015 Trail Team. The grassroots ambassadors – who will be selected early in 2015—will share their experiences via Oboz’ blog…
USSA Named Sponsor of NSSF 2015 Industry Summit
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) announces that U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance (USSA) has signed on as a Silver Sponsor of NSSF's 2015 Industry Summit…
Remington Issues Correction of CNBC Reporting
On December 6, 2014 the Remington Arms Company issued a release stating that CNBC reported inaccuracies regarding the recent settlement involve the trigger mechanism on certain rifles…
Sportsman’s Warehouse Says Manufacturers’ Price Cuts Helped Maintain Firearms Margins in Q3
Mid-teens growth at its Camping and Fishing departments, sales from new stores and price cuts by gun manufacturers helped Utah-based Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc. increase its gross margins and beat its earnings guidance in the third quarter en
Genesco Announces CFO Succession Plans
Genesco Inc. announced that James S. Gulmi, senior vice president and chief financial officer, has made the decision to retire from the role of chief financial officer at the end of its current fiscal year…
Genesco Cuts FY Guidance Due to Weakness at Lids
Genesco Inc. said lower than planned sales and gross margin pressures at Lids in the third quarter and expected continued margin pressure at the segment in the fourth quarter would cause it to lower its guidance for the full year. Earnings from continuing
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
Smith and Wesson’s Earnings Slide
Smith & Wesson reported earnings slid 70.3 percent in the second quarter, to $5.05 million, or 9 cents a share. Revenues slumped 22.1 percent. Sales of long guns, primarily modern sporting rifles, declined 50.3 percent while handgun sales declined 15.0 p
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…
NSSF NICS Update
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reports that he November 2014 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1,329,688 is the highest November on record for the 16-year-old system, with an increase of 1.7 p
Remington Parent Logs Q3 Loss
Freedom Group, the parent of Remington, reported a loss of $6.4 million in the third quarter ended Sept. 28, against earnings of $30.6 million a year earlier, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Sales slid 27.1 percent to $25
SureFire Appoints New VP of Marketing
SureFire, LLC, a manufacturer of illumination tools, suppressors and tactical products, has appointed Jeff Barger as vice president of marketing and commercial/consumer sales…
