Thule Sees Revenues Climb 9.2 Percent In Q4
Thule reported operating earnings in Q4 jumped 48 percent on a 9.2 percent gain.
Bass Pro Announces Wonders Of Wildlife Museum Opening Date
Located adjacent to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Wonders of Wildlife consists of an all-new 1.5-million-gallon aquarium adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles and birds and an immersive wildlife museum.
Gander Mountain Still Hopes For Going-Concern Sale
Despite reaching a deal with a group of liquidators to become the stalking horse bidder in a planned bankruptcy auction, Gander Mountain said it remains in talks with strategic investors interested in buying the retailer on a going-concern basis.
Aisle Talk, Week Of March 27
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
American Outdoor Brands Completes $50 Million Stock Repurchase Program
American Outdoor Brands Corp. recently completed its previously authorized $50.0 million stock repurchase program and that its board of directors has authorized an additional $50.0 million for common stock repurchases through March 28, 2019.
New Suitor Emerges For Cabela’s Bank Operation
Helping support the merger with Bass Pro and Cabela’s, Synovus Financial Corp., a regional bank headquartered in Georgia, has agreed to acquire the financial unit of Cabela’s Inc.
L.L.Bean Picks New Advertising Agency
L.L.Bean appointed The VIA Agency to become its agency of record. The Maine-based firm will handle its promotions and advertising campaign.
Weatherby Names Brand Coordinator
“I’m looking forward to elevating our brand’s social media and digital expressions to reflect the refinement of Weatherby firearms,” Taylor Whitney said.
Fly Tackle Dealer Show Moving To Denver
The International Fly Tackle Dealer Show (IFTD) is moving to Denver starting in 2019 and will take place in the fall instead of summer.
Buck Knives Sponsors Pro Angler Drew Benton
Benton will be at the 2017 Bassmaster Classic March 24-26 in Houston, TX.
Bass Pro Shops Partners With Kevin VanDam Foundation
Bass Pro Shops and the Kevin VanDam (KVD) Foundation announced plans to give one winner the fishing trip alongside legendary pro angler Kevin VanDam as part of a fundraising campaign benefitting youth programs. VanDam, winner of 25 professional events, seven-time Angler of the Year recipient and four-time Bassmaster Classic champion, will take the winner out for […]
Aisle Talk, Week Of March 20
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Already Sees Comps Dropping In 2017
Sportsman’s Warehouse reported fourth-quarter earnings that were slightly below guidance due to the slowdown in firearms sales following the presidential election. Due to tough year-ago comparisons amid the slowdown, the hunt & fish specialist also predicted a double-digit comp decline in the first quarter and a mid-single-digit comp decline for the year.
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q4 Profits Slide 7.5 Percent
John Schaefer, chief executive officer, stated, “The retail environment remained challenging during the fourth quarter and we anniversaried both the San Bernardino tragedy and the executive orders from December and January which created a difficult comparison for our hunting and shooting category.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints President And COO
Jon Barker was most recently as VP global officer for Walmart.
