Non-Traditional Sports/Fitness Activities Expand Their Appeal
Americans are trying out more varied and new types of physical activities, but it’s coming at the expense of traditional sports and exercises, according to the 2016 edition of SFIA’s State of the Industry Report.
Cabela’s Announces Online Firearm-Sales Program
Cabela’s Inc. announced that customers can now order new firearms online at www.cabelas.com and have them shipped for free to a Cabela’s store in the United States for purchase.
Garmin: Navico Patent Claims Unresolved
Contrary to statements by Navico Holdings AS, Garmin asserts neither the courts nor federal officials have ruled that its DownVü scanning sonar infringes any patents.
Vista Outdoor Restructures Outdoor Group
Restructuring includes new leadership at CamelBak and Bell.
Garmin Expands Kansas Facility
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), will undertake a $200 million facility expansion at its Olathe, KS campus.
Bass Pro Shops Hires Bob Ziehmer as Conservation Director
Outdoor retailer Bass Pro Shops hired Bob Ziehmer, formerly of the Missouri Department of Conservation, as senior director of conservation.
Sports Authority Revised Exec Bonuses Draw Fire
The Justice Department’s U.S. trustee states, ““The debtors appear, once again, to be prioritizing insider executives above all other parties in interest, including unsecured creditors and the thousands of employees who have already lost their jobs.”
Vista Outdoor Broadens Conservation Agenda
The company’s “Conservation Counts” campaign embraces values of paddlers, cyclist and other outdoor enthusiasts it now serves due to acquisitions outside shooting sports.
Aisle Talk, Week Of August 22
Headlines from the active lifestyle industry this past week you may have missed.
By The Numbers, Week Of August 22
The leading figures from this week’s news in the active lifestyle space.
New Tariff Codes for Outerwear Take Effect
New codes for woven recreational performance outerwear that took effect Wednesday could hasten lower duties on such imports, says Outdoor Industry Association.
OIA Lobbies USTR to Expand Duty-Free Travel Goods
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) has requested to appear at a new USTR hearing on providing duty-free treatment for travel goods, including sports bags and backpacks.
Bill Robinson Leaves Daniel Defense
Black Creek, GA-based Daniel Defense, manufacturer of firearms and accessories, stated that Bill Robinson resigned as VP of sales.
Sig Sauer Sponsors Major League Fishing
Firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer signed on as a sponsor of Major League Fishing (MLF) made-for-television bass fishing events for the 2017 season.
KPMG Study: Cyberattacks Cause Consumer Alarm
Consumers are wary of the increased frequency of cyber-attacks against retailers, and many are ready to walk away from their favorite retailers if a breach occurs.
