Consumer ‘Just-In-Time Buying’ Shakes Up Retail
How technology has led to shopping procrastination and altered the traditional retail calendar
Microban Expands Testing To Non-Partners
Microban International Ltd., the global leader in odor control and antimicrobial solutions, expanded its Microban Microbiology Testing Services to non-partners.
Gore Fabrics Extends Taiwanese Partnership
Under the partnership, Formosa Taffeta Co., Ltd. will boost its production of consumer fabrics so W. L. Gore & Associates Inc. can focus on product innovation.
NPS Visits Fall in August
Visitation to national parks dipped 2.32 percent in August, but remains well above its year-to-date level from a year ago, National Park Service data show.
Slovenia’s Elan Names Three Senior Leaders
The appointments complete a transition toward a western-style management structure for the maker of advanced composites used in skis, snowboards and other products.
Mission Ready To Acquire Outerwear Maker Wild Things
Defense consulting firm to pay $4.5 million for military and outdoor apparel and gear brand, growing its manufacturing and product capabilities.
Smith & Wesson Hikes Outlook After Blowout Q1
Firearms segment sales grew 47.7 percent on strong orders for both handguns and long guns. Outdoor Products & Accessories sales drop on Thompson/Center price increases.
Aisle Talk, Week of August 29
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By the Numbers, Week of August 29
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Smith & Wesson’s Q1 Revenues Climb 40 Percent
Earnings vaulted 126.4 percent in its fiscal first quarter ended July 31.
Confluence Outdoor Invades Surf Expo
The company is sending six of its eight paddle sports brands to the trade show, which is opening its floor to kayak, canoe and paddle markets for the first time.
Gander Mountain Opens First Store in Philadelphia Market
The location in Warrington will be the 12th Gander Mountain location in Pennsylvania.
Vista Outdoor Is Cooking Now
Company continues spree of acquisitions, adding outdoor-cooking solutions brand Camp Chef for $74 million to further diversify from its mainstay in shooting sports.
Vista Outdoor Acquires Camp Chef
The Logan, Utah maker of camp stoves, barbegcue prills, pellet grills, smokers and cast iron cookware fetched $60 million in cash plus earnouts for its owners.
Newell Brands Names VP Of Communications
Tom Sanford is the latest high-profile appointment since the April acquisition of Jarden Corp. and its $2.74-billion-a-year sporting goods business.
