MSR Demand Fuels Remington Outdoor Growth
Sales grew 1.1 percent in the quarter ended June 26 as demand for its modern sporting rifles (MSR) more than offset lower sales of other guns, ammo and accessories.
Rocky Brands Restructuring Includes Layoffs
Rocky Brands, Inc. said August 17 that it is working with third-party advisors to restructure the company, including reducing expenses, reorganizing and refocusing its sales efforts, and increasing operating efficiencies.
Field & Stream Stores Host Pre-Season Archery Event
22 Field & Stream locations will host one-day archery events on August 28 aimed at gearing up for this year’s archery season.
PrimaLoft’s Martini to Lead Operations & Logistics
Martini has worked at the performance fabrics and insulation supplier in the role of operations and logistics Manager since 2013 with prior roles in quality and operations over the last decade.
Obama Nudges TPP Process Forward
The administration’s release of a draft statement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership indicates its intent to push the deal through a lame duck Congress.
Dick’s SG Beats Q2 Earnings Guidance
The retailer handily beat its guidance for consolidated net income and same-store sales growth in its latest quarter thanks to strong growth in online sales.
Dick’s Sporting Goods CFO Departs
The retailer, which is expected to report its second-quarter earnings Tuesday morning, said its COO will fill the role until a successor can be found.
Sporting Goods Store Sales Slowed in July
Retail sales at sporting goods stores decreased 2.2 percent seasonally adjusted month to month and increased 1.9 percent unadjusted year over year in July, estimated the National Retail Federation.
Aisle Talk, Week of August 8
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By The Numbers, Week of August 8
Earnings, stats and figures that defined the industry for the week of August 8.
Gander Mountain Names Ron Stoupa SVP
Outdoor specialty retailer Gander Mountain named Ron Stoupa as senior vice president – marketing and e-commerce starting on August 15.
Longshoremen Vote to Start Contract Talks Early
A majority of International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates voted to begin talks to extend a contract with employers at West Coast ports beyond 2019.
NDA Launches New, More Informative Deer Website
The National Deer Alliance (NDA) developed the organization’s first comprehensive website to keep hunters informed about deer issues across the country.
New Brands Helped Vista Outdoor Grow in Tough Q1
The company would have reported lower sales and gross margin in the quarter ended July 3 if not for contributions from CamelBak, Bell, Giro and Jimmy Styks.
SGB 2016 Retail Top 100: $3 Billion Up For Grabs
With Sports Authority, Sport Chalet and City Sports going out of business, who will fill the gap in active lifestyle retail?
