Turner’s Outdoorsman Appoints Bryan Harris CEO
Turner’s Outdoorsman stated that Gene Lumsden will retire as chief executive officer on June 30, 2017. The board of directors elected Bryan Harris to be the company’s president and CEO, effective July 1.
BSN Sports Acquires Salt Lake City-Based Academy Sports
Academy, serving team customers since 1991, is a leading distributor of team apparel and equipment in Utah.
Bass Pro Named To List of “America’s Most Reputable Companies”
Bass Pro Shops has been named one of “America’s Most Reputable Companies” by Forbes magazine in recognition of the public’s trust in the organization.
Crosman Partners With AimCam Sports Glasses
The Crosman Corporation partnered with U.K.-based AimCam as the exclusive marketer and distributor to the U.S. and Canadian markets of the AimCam camera glasses system.
Retail Imports Could Hit Record Rate Despite Slower Growth
The rate of import growth at the nation’s major retail container ports has begun to slow after double-digit surges earlier this year, but volume should nonetheless hit an all-time high by the end of the summer, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
L.L. Bean Facility Briefly Evacuated After Bomb Threat
Last Thursday evening, about 200 employees were evacuated at an L.L. Bean manufacturing facility in Brunswick, ME due to a bomb threat.
Canada Goose Sees ‘Tremendous’ White Space For Growth
In Canada Goose’s first investor conference since going public in March, Dani Reiss, president and CEO, railed against many of the “fake brands” in the active space while asserting Canada Goose remains in the early stages of growth.
Aisle Talk, Week Of June 5
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Camping World Will Seek To Undercut Competition With New Gander Stores
Speaking at Stephens 2017 Spring Investment Conference, Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO of Camping World, said the company is not only planning to reduce the amount of firearms in the reborn Gander Mountain stores but also vowed to underprice any nearby competition.
American Outdoor Brands Creates New Logistics And Customer Service Division
American Outdoor Brands Corporation created a new Logistics & Customer Service Division. Lewis Hornsby has been hired to serve as president of the newly created division.
RECALL: Ruger Mark IV Pistols
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced that it is recalling all Mark IV pistols (including 22/45 models) manufactured prior to June 1, 2017.
Duluth Holdings Reports 21.9 Percent Sales Increase For Q1
Both its men’s and women’s business saw positive momentum led by new products such as Bullpen Underwear, Ballroom Khakis and the No-Yank Tank.
Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies Commends Appointment Of Sheehan As Deputy Director Of USFWS
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies applauded Secretary Zinke for naming Greg Sheehan as deputy director of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Crosman Corporation Promotes Robert Beckwith To CEO
Crosman Corporation, the manufacturer of airguns, archery products, optics and related accessories, promoted Robert Beckwith to chief executive officer.
GSM Outdoors Acquires Bullseye Camera Systems
GSM Outdoors acquired Bullseye Camera Systems, a maker of long range target cameras.
