Camping World Announces Initial List of Gander Outdoors Openings
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, announced the initial list of 69 stores that are scheduled to open by May 2018.
FBI Firearms Background Checks Slide Double-Digits In December
The December NICS background checks as adjusted by the NSSF fell 12.2 percent to 1.62 million from 1.85 million in the same month a year ago, marking the 13th straight month of declines.
Simms Appoints VP Of Product Design & Merchandising
For the last eight years, Bart Bonime served as the director of fishing at Patagonia.
M&A Fever Continues In 2017
Cabela’s, Gander Mountain, Eastern Mountain Sports, Majestic Athletic, Icebreaker, Villa, JackRabbit, Ogio and SIA’s Snow Show were among the businesses sold in yet another busy year of M&A action in 2017.
Mossberg Hires Senior Director Of Marketing
O.F. Mossberg and Sons, Inc., America’s oldest family-owned and operated firearms manufacturer, announced the hiring of marketing executive, Richard (Rich) Kirk, to the role of senior director of marketing.
Camping World Agrees To Acquire Erehwon Mountain Outfitter
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced plans to purchase Erehwon Mountain Outfitter, a leading Midwest specialty retailer of outdoor gear and apparel.
Most-Read SGB Exec Stories In 2017
Bankruptcies again dominated the top 30-clicked stories for SGB Exec in 2017, but big changes at Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nike, Fleet Feet Sports, Brooks Running and others also caught some attention.
Marolina Outdoor Secures Equity Investment
Marolina Outdoor Inc, a maker of performance apparel for fishing and hunting enthusiasts based in Charleston, SC, has secured a growth equity investment from Goode Partners.
Many Active Stocks Miss Market Rally In 2017
While the broader stock markets soared to record highs in 2017, many major stocks in the active lifestyle industry weren’t invited to the party.
Aisle Talk, Week Of December 25
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
DA Davidson Raises Price Targets On Sportsman’s Warehouse And Callaway Golf
DA Davidson raised its price target for Sportsman’s Warehouse due to the tax change and improving underlying trends as well as Callaway Golf due to its TopGolf investment.
Maurice Sporting Goods To Be Acquired By Middleton Partners
Maurice Sporting Goods said Middleton Partners has been deemed the successful bidder for the company as part of its bankruptcy process.
Taurus USA Names Director of Sales
Shari-Lynn Fix has been appointed the new director of sales for Taurus USA, which encompasses the popular Taurus, Rossi, and Heritage Manufacturing firearms lines.
Bass Pro Hints At Impending Layoffs At Cabela’s
In a letter to Cabela’s employees, Bass Pro Shops CEO Johnny Morris wrote that Cabela’s sales have been underperforming over the last few years and the overall company has been “under the weight of an extremely heavy corporate payroll.” The document also revealed a few details of the transition process as a result of the Bass Pro/Cabela’s merger.
Mastercard SpendingPulse: Retail Sales Grew 4.9 Percent This Holiday Season
Mastercard SpendingPulse reported that holiday sales increased 4.9 percent this year, setting a new record for dollars spent. The gain marked the largest year-over-year increase since 2011. Online shopping also saw large gains of 18.1 percent compared to 2016, boosted by a late season rally.
