The number of FBI background checks required for Americans buying guns set a record in December, according to FBI data. The rise follows concerns about possible bans on certain firearms following the Connecticut school massacre…
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Chase Paymentech Sees Average Online Ticket Decline During Holidays
The average value of online transactions declined 7.3 percent between Oct. 29 and Christmas Day compared with the same period a year ago, according to Chase Holiday Pulse, which reflects sales at the 50 largest online merchants served by Chase Paymentech.
Bass Pro Announces Georgia and Florida Store Openings
Bass Pro Shops will open a 100,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outpost store in Emerson, GA. as well as a 104,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store in St. Johns County, FL to serve the Jacksonville area…
Amazon, Crocs, Lululemon Honored by NRF
The National Retail Federation named Amazon, Crocs, Kohl’s and lululemon as the recipients of its prestigious annual awards. Each company’s top ranking executive, will accept their awards during the Annual Retail Industry Luncheon at NRF’
Rocket Dog Brands Appoints VP of Domestic Sales
Rocket Dog appointed Jim Kennedy as VP of domestic sales for JC Penney, Kohls, and Dillards department stores. He comes to Rocket Dog from Converse, where he acted as the director of sales – department stores and led and managed his teams working closely
Hestra USA Hires Sales Manager for Rocky Mountain Territory
Hestra gloves hired Marc Cutilletta as regional sales manager for the Rocky Mountain territory in the Hestra USA corporate office in Golden, CO…
Mizuno Extends Relationship to U.S. Beach Volleyball Team
Mizuno USA announced an extension of their sponsorship agreement with USA Volleyball, remaining the “Official Equipment and Apparel Supplier for the USA Volleyball.” The long-standing partnership…
Angel Fire Resorts Says Fresh Powder Ensures Friday Open
Angel Fire Resorts, which is located at 8,300 feet in the Southern Rockies of New Mexico, said cold temperatures and 14 inches of fresh snow have allowed it to open more trails ahead of its Dec. 14 opening. The resort said it will keep a new zip line open
NICA Picks up Top Sponsor in Sho-Air International
Sho-Air International, which specializes in transporting trade show and event material, has signed on as the top sponsor of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) in a two-year agreement that adds significant support to the continuing gro
Johnson Outdoors Paid $16MM for Jetboil
Johnson Outdoor paid $16 million for Jetboil, or roughly 11 times the $1.5 million in operating profits it expects the company to earn in fiscal 2013, according to a 10K filed by the company…
Academy to Sell $400MM in Notes
Academy Sports & Outdoors is raising $400 million senior
notes and will use the proceeds to fund a dividend to its shareholders. Standard & Poor's rated the issue 'B'…
October Golf Rounds Slide
According to Golf Datatech, golf rounds played during October was down 5.0 percent. Public access play was down 5.4 percent and private course activity was down 3.7 percent…
Finish Line Amends Credit Facility
According to a regulatory filing, The Finish Line entered into an unsecured $100 million amended and restated revolving credit facility credit agreement. The facility expires on Nov. 30, 2017…
OIA Announces December Outdoor University Lineup
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) unveiled its December Outdoor University lineup, with sessions focusing on sustainability topics, exploring new export markets, and search engine optimization. In addition, it added four more sessions from OIA Rendezvous
Trew Names New Sales Manager, Seeks to Double Distribution in 2013
Trew, a manufacturer of style-inspired, technical backcountry freeride outerwear and apparel, has hired David Sadr as its new North American sales manager. Building upon the successes of the past four seasons, the influx of new sales talent and a new ma
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