SGB Sportsmans

Vista Outdoor Expects Major Asset Impairment Charge

January 11, 2017 SGB Update

The company’s preliminary analysis indicates the impairment charge for it Hunting and Shooting Accessories reporting unit will be in the range of $400 million to $450 million.

Todd Spaletto Out As The North Face President

January 11, 2017 SGB Update

Spaletto, who held the role since 2011, likely took the bullet for a decline in sales.

Lululemon Looks To ‘Amplify The Message’ In 2017

January 10, 2017 SGB Executive

Said Laurent Potdevin, Lululemon’s CEO, at the ICR Conference, “Expect us to be really intentional in how we take a lot of our local stories put them together and have really powerful global stories.”

Southern Outdoor Tech Acquires Bass Hunter Boats

January 10, 2017 SGB Update

The producers of the Sportsman’s Condo line of hunting blinds and other outdoor products acquired Bass Hunter boats.

Bear Archery Acquires Jim Fletcher Archery

January 9, 2017 SGB Update

Jim Fletcher Archery has been manufacturing high quality archery equipment, releases & archery aids since 1960. Bear Archery’s products come under the Bear Archery, Trophy Ridge, Rocket Broadheads and Cajun Bowfishing brands.

Why Walmart Snapped Up ShoeBuy

January 6, 2017 SGB Executive

ShoeBuy’s concentration in footwear and apparel is expected to speed up Walmart’s Jet.com business in its bid to catch up to Amazon.com with online sales.

Hydro Flask Pulls In $34.4 Million For Helen Of Troy’s Fiscal Q3

January 6, 2017 SGB Executive

The brand, sold at many outdoor and active lifestyle retailers, saw its sales rise 7.8 percent during the company’s fiscal third quarter, ended November 30, with plans to further that growth in the coming year.

Adobe Sees 11 Percent Increase In Holiday Sales Online

January 5, 2017 SGB Update

Mobile brought in $28.43 billion in revenue, a 23-percent increase year over year.

OIA Director Issues Letter On Shifting Trade-Show Schedule

January 5, 2017 SGB Update

Amy Roberts tells members that Outdoor Retailer’s shift to schedule its Winter Market and Summer Market shows two months earlier, starting in 2018, will change the purpose of the shows for the better.

Active Lifestyle Retail Stocks Outpaced Vendors In 2016

January 5, 2017 SGB Executive

The rash of active lifestyle retail bankruptcies in 2016 cast a pall over the industry on Wall Street in 2016, but also clearly helped those left standing in retail. Active lifestyle vendors, on the other hand, had a rougher go of it.

2016 Smashed Previous Gun Sales Record

January 4, 2017 SGB Update

Background checks conducted for gun purchasers reached 27.5 million in 2016, a new record.

C’mere Deer, Swhacker Select Bast-Durbin As Agency Of Record

January 4, 2017 SGB Update

The agency will assist with all facets of brand management, including media planning, public and media relations, social media and graphic design services.