Parker Bows, a leading manufacturer of high quality compound bows, crossbows and crossbow accessories has named Perry Welp as its new Regional Sales Manager for Illinois, Indiana, Iowa & Missouri…
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Reebok Signs MMA Fighter Johny Hendricks
Reebok announced a partnership with MMA fighter Johny Hendricks, currently the #1 ranked contender in the welterweight division…
Under Armour Acquires MapMyFitness
Under Armour announced the acquisition of MapMyFitness, which operates MapMyRun and MapMyRide. With this acquisition, Under Armour said it will be uniquely positioned at the forefront of sports and technology and will continue to deliver game-changing sol
Kohl’s Q3 Comps Dip 1.6 Percent
Kohl's Corp. reported earnings slid 18 percent in the third quarter. Revenues dipped 1.0 percent while comparable-store sales declined 1.6 percent. It also said it expects comp declines of 2 to 4 in the fourth quarter…
OIA VantagePoint: October Sales Flatline Without Superstorm Stimulus
Fiscal October again brought flat growth for outdoor products, as sales rose just 0.3 percent to $825.2 million according to the latest monthly sales report from OIA VantagePoint. Outdoor Apparel posted solid gains while Outdoor Footwear continued to stru
Nordstrom’s Q3 Profits Dip
Nordstrom, Inc. reported earnings in the third quarter declined 6.2 percent to $137 million, or 69 cents a share, from $146 million, or 71 cents, a year ago. The decline partly reflects a shift of its annual Anniversary Sale although it also slightly lowe
NRF: Holiday Shopping Starting Early
Early October holiday promotions struck a chord with millions of Americans as 53.8 percent of shoppers say they have already started holiday shopping, according to the National Retail Federation holiday consumer spending survey conducted by Prosper Insigh
Urban Chain DTLR to Go Public
DTLR, formerly known as Downtown Locker Room, plans to sell up to $75 million in stock in an initial public offering, according to a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. DTLR has grown its store base from 68 at the end of fiscal 2009 to 95 st
GSI Outdoors Brings Back Gauss to Head RandD
GSI Outdoors, a leading supplier of outdoor cook- and tableware, has hired Kurt Gauss as director of research and development…
SIA Sets New Dates, Exhibitors for 2014 Sourcing Snow
Thanks to a successful inaugural Sourcing Snow in 2013 and positive industry feedback, the Sourcing Snow exhibit showcasing component manufacturers will remain open the entire length of the 2014 SIA Snow Show (Jan. 30-Feb. 2). It will relocate to the Show
Cabela’s Plans Store for Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, Store
Cabela’s Incorporated (CAB) announced plans to bring the Cabela’s retail experience to customers in Moncton, New Brunswick and the surrounding area…
Outdoor Retailer Brings PR In-House
Outdoor Retailer named Kate Blom-Lowery as director of public relations…
Gander Mountain Opening Store in Raleigh
Gander Mountain is opening a store in Raleigh, the eighth Gander Mountain store in North Carolina, and the second in the Triangle region. The store is set to open in the spring of 2014…
Backcountry.com Growth Fall Below Industry Average in Third Quarter
Revenue growth slowed to the mid-single-digit range at Backcountry.com in the third quarter, or well below the average for U.S. online retailers during the period…
Gander Mtn. Announces Major Remodeling of Two Florida Stores
Gander Mountain has completed a major remodeling of its Jacksonville and St. Augustine stores…
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