Nosler Announces Promotions; Re-Aligns Marketing Division
Nosler, Inc., the U.S. ammunition manufacturer, promoted Mason Payer, John Nason, and Madi Woodward as it re-aligns its marketing division for continued growth and brand development.
2024 Retail Strategy Checklist: Maximizing Wholesale Channels for Active Outdoor Brands
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North Point Brands Adds RepYourWater to Brand Portfolio
The husband-and-wife co-founders of RepYourWater, Garrison and Corinne Doctor, will bring their talents to all sectors of North Point Brands.
First Lite Welcomes New VP, Head of Product
Grundéns and Simms alumnus, Curtis Graves joins First Lite as VP, head of product for the hunting apparel brand First Lite.
NRF Reports Import Cargo Returning to Normal After Red Sea Disruptions
Inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports remains on track to show year-over-year increases through the first half of 2024.
EXEC: Clarus Files Suit to Recover Shareholders’ Short-Swing Profits
The company seeks to “disgorge profits from certain shareholder transactions” in Clarus’ common stock in violation of Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Bass Pro Shops to Open New Store in Pittsburgh
Bass Pro Shop’s newest 100,0000-square-foot two-level Outdoor World retail store, part of the Newbury Market, is the company’s third in Pennsylvania and the first in Western Pennsylvania.
EXEC: Smith & Wesson Gets Fiscal Q3 Lift from New Long Gun Sales
Handguns revenues decreased 7.4 percent in the quarter while Long Guns sales increased 110.5 percent, said to be primarily due to increased shipments of newly introduced products.
Traeger Saw Upside in Q4 in a Tough 2023 but Sees Softness Ahead
Despite a declining overall full year business, Grills and Accessories revenues each grew more than 20 percent in Q4, while Consumables revenues were flattish. The company sees continued softness in grill industry demand in 2024.
American Outdoor Brands Sees Flat Net Loss as Fiscal Q3 Sales Grow 5.0 Percent
Traditional channel net sales increased 8.1 percent year-over-year (YoY) to $28.5 million while e-commerce net sales increased 1.6 percent YoY to $24.9 million for the fiscal third quarter ended January 31.
EXEC: Rapala VMC Posts Wider 2023 Net Loss on Double-Digit Sales Decline
The Finland-based fishing equipment and nordic ski manufacturer said de-stocking continued throughout 2023 but started to ease in the latter part of the year. Consumer spending remained tight due to high inflation and impacted especially higher ticket item sales.
Overstock Parent Acquires Zulily Assets; Plans Site Re-launch Before Summer
Zulily’s new website will be fully functional by the end of the second quarter and contribute to Beyond’s 24-month revenue goal without adding incremental fixed expenses. Overstock is scheduled to relaunch later this month.
Duluth Holdings Gets Q4 Lift from DD Growth in Women’s and Mobile Sales
Mobile net sales grew 20.0 percent in Q4 and now represents the largest sales channel. Women’s apparel net sales increased 12.4 percent YoY, with double-digit growth across both Duluth and AKHG brands. Men’s apparel net sales were flat.
Locally Closes Series A Round of Financing to Fuel Growth
Locally said it will use the funding from Corbel Capital Partners and Valency Capital to grow its team, expand into adjacent industries and raise its visibility with consumers, brands and retailers.
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.
