ACR Electronics Celebrates Manufacturing Month
The company, which exhibits its personal locator beacons at Outdoor Retailer, joined Florida Gov. Rick Scott Thursday to celebrate October as Manufacturing Month.
Rocky Brands Lands New Military Contract
The company will produce combat boots for the U.S. Military under a one-year contract that includes four additional one-year options.
MSR Prepares For Massive Crowdfunding Campaign
Mountain Safety Research (MSR) partnered with three non-profits and Indiegogo in a bid to distribute its Community Chlorine Maker to a half million people.
ScentLok Names Former Cabela’s Exec President
Aaron Ambur joins the Muskegon, MI-based company from Cabela’s Inc. where he was most recently the DMM of hunting hardgoods.
Cabela’s Outdoor Fund Partners With NSSF On Gun Safety
The partnership, along with fish and wildlife agencies in all 50 states, will distribute firearm locks and encourage Americans to “Hunt S.A.F.E.” this fall.
Wolverine Struggles To Find Growth
Citing a “tepid” and “grossly over-stored” U.S. retail market as well as challenges at its Merrell brand, the footwear company slightly reduced its sales outlook for the full year.
Good Sportsman Marketing Acquires HME Products
HME distributes its products through a mix of sporting goods, farm & fleet, e-commerce and specialty retailers across the U.S.
Sandy Hook Families’ Lawsuit Against Remington Arms Dismissed
A Connecticut State Superior Court Judge said federal law shields gun manufacturers from most lawsuits over criminal use of their products.
Where Are Sports Authority’s Key Personnel Landing?
Quite a few executives displaced by the liquidation of Sports Authority several months ago have already lined up new jobs, including some inside the sports industry.
Legacy Sports Appoints Laura Evans Marketing Director
In her new role as Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Evans will oversee marketing and public relations, as well as corporate communications, advertising and trade shows.
Aisle Talk, Week Of October 10
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of October 10
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
OIA Endorses Eight More Congressional Candidates
The Outdoor Industry Association Political Action Committee (OIAPAC) endorsed eight incumbents running for re-election to Congress this year.
CBL & Associates To Close Shopping Centers On Thanksgiving
Department stores, movie theaters, restaurants and retailers with exterior mall entrances will have the option to open their stores on Thursday, but access to mall common areas will be restricted until 6 a.m. on Friday.
Tecovas Raises $1.8 Million
The direct-to-consumer handmade western boot brand raised $1.8 million in funding to expand its inventory, consumer reach and team, as well as fund working capital.
