Columbia Sportswear To Skip Outdoor Retailer Show
Columbia Sportswear said it has made the “difficult decision” to not attend the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver. Arc’teryx is also not attending, according to a report from Gearjunkie.
Maurice Sporting Goods Completes Sale To Middleton Partners
Maurice Sporting Goods, LLC, one of North America’s largest distributors of outdoor sporting goods, said it’s again set to pursue growth now that it completed its fully capitalized following its acquisition by Middleton Partners.
Big 5 Cuts Q4 Guidance On Weather Woes
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. slashed its fourth-quarter earnings guidance as “extraordinarily dry and warm weather conditions” led to a double-digit comp decline in December.
Kinsey’s Acquires Pape’s
The Kentucky and Pennsylvania warehouses will operate independently until there is integration to one computer system.
Mossberg Announces Dedicated Sales Force
O.F. Mossberg and Sons, Inc., America’s oldest family-owned and operated firearms manufacturer, announced the hiring of fifteen regional sales managers.
Wells Fargo Sees Dick’s As Long-Term “Survivor”
Wells Fargo upgraded its rating on Dick’s Sporting Goods to “Outperform” in part because it believes the company will ultimately benefit from the industry’s consolidation, much like Best Buy has done in the consumer electronics channel.
Garmin Signs Fishing Pro Jason Christie
Garmin International Inc. announced its title sponsorship of professional Bassmaster Elite series angler and longtime Garmin pro, Jason Christie.
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.
