NRF Big Show 2017: Cabela’s Keys To Building Devoted Consumers
Cabela’s chief marketing officer said his company’s success has been driven not by selling stuff, but by its purpose “to inspire and strengthen the bond between [customers] and the outdoors.”
Taurus Names Director Of Business Development And Training
Chris Hartnett will oversee all brands under the company, which encompasses the Taurus, Rossi and Heritage product lines.
Big 5’s Q4 Benefits From Competitor Exits
Continuing to capitalize on the exit of Sports Authority and Sport Chalet in its markets, the sporting goods retailer said its fourth-quarter earnings would arrive at the upper end of its guidance.
L.L.Bean To Open Fourth Virginia Store
The store in Charlottesville is set to open in the summer of 2017.
The North Face Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance
The brand will be part of the Grassroots Spring Summit and Connect shows in June 2017 to exhibit its spring 2018 apparel.
Benelli USA Names Thompson, Fischer To Director Roles
George Thompson becomes director of product management, while JP Fischer assumes the role of director of sales and channel management.
A. Uberti U.S. Importer Changes Name To Uberti USA
The name change is to clarify for American gun buyers the distinction between Uberti products sold by the company from other Uberti-made firearms marketed in the United States by competing brands.
Cold Weather And Hot Talk At Outdoor Retailer Winter Market
While snowy and chilly weather throughout much of the country cheered spirits, concerns over bankruptcies, politics, shifting consumer behavior and show dates were still top of mind at the show.
Patagonia And Black Diamond Founders Challenge Utah’s Politics
Yvon Chouinard and Peter Metcalf are working together again.
Exxel Outdoors Expands Big Market & Outfitter Group
The privately held collection of outdoor recreation gear brands retooled the group with management promotions and new hires as well as a fresh brand approach, said Tory Upham, general manager.
Vista Outdoor Names Dave Allen President, Outdoor Products Segment
Allen joined Vista Outdoor as SVP of sales in 2016 and previously served as the president of Coleman USA.
Beretta Acquires Victrix Armaments Brand
Beretta will market the Victrix product lines and will develop new solutions starting from a line of extreme long range rifles.
Vista Outdoor Expects Major Asset Impairment Charge
The company’s preliminary analysis indicates the impairment charge for it Hunting and Shooting Accessories reporting unit will be in the range of $400 million to $450 million.
Todd Spaletto Out As The North Face President
Spaletto, who held the role since 2011, likely took the bullet for a decline in sales.
Lululemon Looks To ‘Amplify The Message’ In 2017
Said Laurent Potdevin, Lululemon’s CEO, at the ICR Conference, “Expect us to be really intentional in how we take a lot of our local stories put them together and have really powerful global stories.”
