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LL.Bean Chairman Urges UNH Grads To Lead ‘Adventure-Filled” Lives

In his commencement address for the University of New Hampshire’s 2018 graduating class, Shawn Gorman, L.L.Bean’s chairman, called the outdoors “a critical antidote to this hyper-competitive, hyper-stressed, tech-driven world we live in.” While technology powers the world in wonderful ways, “it will never fill your soul like a sunrise in the mountains,” he said.

Sig Sauer Hires Brad Criner

Sig Sauer Inc., the maker of firearms, announced that Brad Criner has joined Sig Sauer as senior director, brand management and business development of ammunition.

Remington Exits Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Nearly two months after filing for bankruptcy protection, Remington Outdoor Company claims the company has emerged after successfully implementing a plan that will reduce debt levels and provide more stable financing that may help the company ride out a slowing market for firearms.

Boot Barn Tops Guidance On Double-Digit Comp Growth

Boosted by significant improvement in the retailer’s ladies business and the roll out a new performance-boot platform, Boot Barn reported same-store sales grew 12.1 percent in the fourth quarter ended March 31 while earnings came in well ahead of guidance.

Camber Outdoors Announces OR Summer Market Events

Camber Outdoors has announced its lineup of events during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018 in Denver, CO. The events are focused on advancing the active-outdoor industries through convening and conversations on equity, inclusion and intersectionality.

April Retail Sales Up 2.8 Percent YOY

April retail sales increased 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted over March and 2.8 percent year-over-year as consumers continued to spend, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.

Clarus Corp. To Expand In Utah

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) in Utah announced Clarus Corporation, parent company of Black Diamond Equipment, will expand in Utah over the next eight years, adding up to 147 high-paying jobs, $8.9 million in new state revenue and $40 million in capital investment.