ASA Praises Updated NOAA Fishery Guidelines
The American Sportfishing Association praised NOAA Fisheries for updating the guidelines it and the regional fishery management councils use for developing fishery management plans for the nation’s federal marine fisheries.
Bass Pro CEO Talks Cabela’s Merger
Bass Pro Founder and CEO Johnny Morris reassured Cabela’s employees that he plans to retain a “significant” presence in Nebraska, but there will be some layoffs and co-branding between the retailers.
Falling British Pound Hurts Sports Direct; CFO Resigns
Extreme swings in the pound are expected to reduce earnings by £15 million next year, the company warned.
What’s Your Overtime Plan For The Next Trade Show?
Beyond the larger implications of the updated rules, the active-lifestyle industry will have to address overtime hours at trade shows.
Honor Defense Signs Ferguson-Keller Associates
Honor Defense appointed Ferguson-Keller Associates to represent it in the North-Central Regions of the U.S.
Hogue Inc. Adds Two Regions To Jones & Co. Partnership
Jones & Co. will manage sales representation in the Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma (TALO) and Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas (MINK) regions.
Berger Bullets Joins Nammo Group
Walt Berger and Bryan Litz, along with the rest of the existing Berger team, will continue on as part of Nammo’s U.S. growth plan going forward.
LaCrosse Footwear Launches New Campaign
Launched in July 2016, the new advertising campaign is a culmination of brand strategy and target research conducted by Shine United to refine the LaCrosse Footwear brand messaging.
T-H Marine Renews FLW Sponsorship
In addition to its title sponsorship of the Bass Fishing League, T-H Marine will also receive exposure across all Fishing League Worldwide platforms.
Leatherman And Shinola Partner On Multi-Tool
The multi-tool manufacturer and the Detroit-based design brand partnered to produce the Shinola Charge AL.
Mystery Ranch Names Hunting Sales Manager
Tim Hoffer has been called upon to lead the sales team to further expand Mystery Ranch hunting packs in the marketplace.
Cascade Designs Names Brand Directors
The former brand director at Platypus Hydration is taking on Therm-a-Rest, while a former project engineer with Yeti Cooler will take on Platypus, SealLine and PackTowl.
OIA Endorses Gubernatorial Candidates In Vermont, Montana
These endorsements come as part of OIA’s growing focus on the role state and local governments can play to support its members as well as close-to-home recreation opportunities.
L.L.Bean Kiosk Shop To Operate Year Round
The 150-square-foot kiosk in the Shops at Prudential Center will represent the brand’s first urban location outside Maine.
Upbeat Forecasts Arrive For Holiday Season
Led by digital but helped by an improving job market, sales are expected to come in solid to strong this holiday-selling season, according to a round-up of the latest forecasts.
