Legendary Innovator Gert Boyle: Spanning Generations
The First Lady of Innovation was more than an industry icon and philanthropist. She was a model for the power of the pioneering spirit—venturing into the unknown with vision and determination and leading by example for others to follow.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Outlook On Strong Q3
Dick’s Sporting Goods raised its guidance after it reported third-quarter results that easily exceeded earnings and comp expectations. The performance was driven by a 5.2-percent comp sales increase and gross margin expansion.
Tenkara Rod Co. Reels In New PR
Groundswell PR will oversee its media relations to drive the brand’s story across a myriad of editorial channels.
Arcus Hunting Hires Former Crosman Marketing Manager
Arcus Hunting LLC appointed Chip Hunnicutt to the position of director of marketing, effective November 1.
Outdoor Retailer Backwoods Files For Bankruptcy
With 10 locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado, the retailer faced declining sales amid competition from online and big-box stores as well as pressure from a slew of other bankruptcies in the space.
Aisle Talk, Week of November 7
Top headlines from the active lifestyle industry you may have missed this week.
By The Numbers, Week Of November 7
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
Ammo, Firearms And Acquisitions Fuel Big Gains At Vista Outdoor
Strong sales of firearms and ammunition enabled the company to more than double profits in its most recent quarter, despite deeper discounting at its Outdoor Products segment.
Outdoor Retailer, SIA Wrangle Over Trade-Show Schedule
Officials with both organizations have been in communication, but have yet to come to an agreement on how best to schedule the trade-show calendar.
Three States Tighten Firearms Background Checks
Voters in three states – Nevada, California and Washington – approved ballot measures tied to background checks in the private sale of firearms.
Outdoor Retailer, Grassroots Agree To New Trade Show Schedule
The biggest change comes at Outdoor Retailer, which, starting in 2018, will move its Summer Market trade show to June and Winter Market to November.
Smith & Wesson May Change Name To American Outdoor Brands
Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation plans to hold a special shareholder meeting to seek approval to change its corporate name from Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation to American Outdoor Brands Corporation.
FeraDyne Outdoors Names Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Sales Rep
Jones & Company Inc. will help the collection of archery brands drive sales and growth in 15 states.
MidwayUSA Promotes Dan Stokes To Database Manager
Stokes began his career at MidwayUSA in April 2007 as an application developer, and has since worked in merchandising, logistics and most recently customer support.
Quickfire Productions Hires Digital Media Assistant
Haley Fortuno will support the Quickfire team in working with clients to develop productions that market brands and products at a high level.
