Judge Blocks New Overtime Rule
The new rule, which would have qualified millions more Americans for overtime pay, including many working retail in the active lifestyle industry, now stands on shaky ground.
Duel Game Calls Names Brand Manager
Clark’s primary areas of focus will include brand awareness, market share and product development. He will report to Frank Bart, vice president of sales for The Outdoor Group.
Patagonia To Donate 100 Percent Of Black Friday Sales
The donations will go to grassroots organizations working in local communities to protect the air, water and soil.
Ergo Closes Paradigm Designs
The manufacturer of small arms accessories closed its future weapons division to focus on its core business.
Daniel Defense Breaks Ground On New Facility
A second facility is currently located in Ridgeland, SC, but with the completion of the Black Creek facility those operations will move into the new building.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Sees Post-Election Firearms Upside
CEO John Schaefer sees nothing but upside to the recent Republican victory, despite the irony that a Democrat in the White House greatly improved firearm sales, a key part of the retailer’s business.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Raises Retail Doors To 82
Sportsman’s Warehouse (SPWH) is expanding its operations to include new retail locations in Yuma, AZ, Henderson, NV and Eureka, CA.
Aisle Talk, Week Of November 14
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of November 14
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Slightly Raises Outlook
Sportsman’s Warehouse slightly raised its guidance after reporting adjusted net income increased 5.3 percent in the third quarter on a 2.1-percent same-store gain.
Fox River Mills Sold To Private Equity Firm
The 116-year-old hosiery mill in Iowa will become a division of LongWater Opportunities’ Standard Merchandising Company. The new private equity owner focuses its investments in American manufacturing.
Hazard 4 Names PR Agency Of Record
The tactical gear manufacturer selected Gray Loon Marketing Group, effective immediately.
Shooter’s Choice Partners With Outtech
The alliance encompasses market-wide representation and provides integration in the sales programs and marketing of the brand.
NRA Joins SASP As Founding Partner
Founding partners help the Scholastic Action Shooting Program organize matches, demos and shows to promote youth involvement in the shooting sports.
Remington Outdoor Q3 Boosted By MSR Strength
America’s oldest manufacturer of firearms and ammunition reported sales rose 11.4 percent in the third quarter, helped by strong demand for MSRs and a rebound in ammunition sales.
