Get Ready For A Big Shake Out In 2017
More than 20 active lifestyle industry executives share their thoughts on where we’re headed next.
American Outdoor Brands Names New Outdoor Recreation President
American Outdoor Brands Corp., formerly Smith & Wesson, tapped former Vista exec Brian D. Murphy as its president for the newly created division.
Fulfillment By Amazon Delivered More Than 2 Billion Items In 2016
FBA items shipped worldwide grew more than 50 percent during the holiday season, while Prime members ordered millions of items from sellers in the Seller Fulfilled Prime program.
Concept III Partners With Bolger & O’Hearn For New Waterproofing
New technology promises a more environmentally friendly, non-fluorocarbon waterproofing technology.
Swedish Knife Brand Hultafors Enters North American Market
The Swedish knife brand will introduce five new Swedish designed knives for outdoor, camping and survival at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017.
Sentry Products Group Opens New Production Facility
As part of the expansion to Boise, ID, Sid Gray joined the company’s executive team from ATK/Vista Outdoor.
The News You May Have Missed Over The Holidays
There were plenty of noteworthy headlines during the holidays, including additional FTC reviews of the proposed Cabela’s/Bass Pro merger, bankruptcy filings at Industrial Ride Shop and Yogasmoga and a merging of brands in the snow sports industry.
Cabela’s/Bass Pro Deal Faces New Regulatory Hurdles
Cabela’s said it received a second request for information from the Federal Trade Commission on its merger with Bass Pro.
Vista Outdoor Appoints VP Of Government Relations
Fred Ferguson will have responsibility for leading Vista Outdoor’s legislative and executive branch outreach, industry association relationships and the company’s Political Action Committee.
Sports Industry Credit Association Launches U.S. Branch
The non-profit sports industry credit organization has launched a U.S. based association in Burlington, VT, naming a former Burton exec as its head.
‘Twas The Night Before Christmas…
…when all through the biz, these stories were breaking, with a bang and a whiz.
SGB Media Holiday Schedule
SGB Media and SportsOneSource will be running on a limited schedule the following week to allow our employees some extra time off with their family and friends during the holidays.
Executive Movers & Shakers Of 2016
It was a busy year, including leadership changes at Nike, Adidas, Cabela’s, Giant, Keen, L.L. Bean, Timberland, Vans and VF Corp.
The 2016 Bankruptcy Blotter
The collapse of Sports Authority certainly waylaid the industry, but it was far from the only bankruptcy filing to take place this year.
RECALL: Carbon Express Blade Crossbows
The crossbows can fire unexpectedly when the safety is engaged, posing an injury hazard to the user or bystander.
