Big 5, Walmart Poised to Pick Up Sports Authority Sales
Big 5 Sporting Goods and Walmart emerged as the biggest potential beneficiaries of Sports Authority’s demise based on an analysis of foot traffic.
GOP Platform Would Erase Many Rec Lobby Gains
The Republican Party platform released Tuesday urges Congress to pass legislation requiring the federal government to convey certain public lands to states.
Report: Sports Authority Accelerates Store Closings
Sports Authority is looking to liquidate and close the majority of its stores by the close of July instead of by the end of August, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Gander Mountain Partners with NRA
Leading specialty outdoor retailer to sell discounted NRA Memberships in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota, with national rollout in September 2016.
Amazon to Add Another Fulfillment Center
Amazon.com Inc. announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Sacramento that will be its tenth in California and fourth announced for the state in four months.
Gander Mountain Begins Selling Discounted NRA Memberships
Gander Mountain has begun selling discounted National Rifle Association memberships at its stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota and will offer the service nationwide in September.
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Hold Grand Opening in Roseburg, OR
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Roseburg, Oregon.
Smith & Wesson Moves into Knives
Showing its commitment to invest in its accessories division and diversify from firearms, Smith & Wesson Holding Corp reached a definitive agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Taylor Brands, LLC, a leading supplier of knives and outdoor tools.
ICSC Survey: BTS Sales Expected to Climb
The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)’s annual back-to-school survey shows 78 percent of BTS shoppers expect to spend more this year, a significant increase compared with those who planned to do the same in 2015.
Smith & Wesson to Acquire Taylor Brands
Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. signed a definitive agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Taylor Brands, LLC, the supplier of knives and specialty tools, for $85.0 million.
Retail Sales Climb in June
Retail sales (excluding automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants) continued to grow in June and were up 5.1 percent year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said today. Retail sales rose 0.8 percent unadjusted over May, according to NRF’s calculations.
Amazon Kills It On Second Prime Day
Marking its biggest sales day ever, Amazon Inc. said customer orders taken during second annual Prime Day, July 12, surpassed Prime Day 2015 by more than 60 percent worldwide. Sales vaulted more than 50 percent in the U.S.
UBS Global Survey Finds U.S. Athletic Slowdown Fears “Overblown”
A new consumer survey from UBS finds concerns about slowing athletic market growth in the U.S. are “overblown.”.
Johnson Outdoor Takes Another Best in Show at ICAST
Johnson Outdoors Inc. and its Minn Kota Ultrex were voted as the best product in both the Boat Accessories category and the overall “Best of Show” at the 59th ICAST show in Orlando
