SGB Update Outdoor
Duluth Holdings Sees Q2 Revenues Climb 31 Percent
Duluth Holdings Inc. reported earnings rose 18.4 percent in the second quarter ended July 30 on a 31 percent revenue gain.
Synovus Receives Regulatory Approval To Complete Cabela’s Transaction
Synovus Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Synovus Financial Corp., said it received regulatory approval from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of World’s Foremost Bank (WFB), the credit card operation of Cabela’s Inc.
NRF Lowers 2017 Forecast Following Government Data Revision
The National Retail Federation adjusted its forecast for retail sales for 2017, saying sales are now expected to increase between 3.2 percent and 3.8 percent rather than the 3.7 to 4.2 percent forecast earlier this year.
Outdoor Recreation Report Provides Outdoor Recreation Roadmap
Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) released the State Funding Mechanisms for Outdoor Recreation report featuring case studies on seven states across the country that are investing in the public lands and waters that support the outdoor economy.
Dick’s SG Announces Grand Opening Of 10 New Stores In Six States
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening eight new Dick’s Sporting Goods stores and two new Field & Stream stores in the first half of September.
Fischer Skis Expands Staff And Support
Fischer Skis US LLC announced several new staff positions and the formal opening of a Salt Lake City Showroom Space.
Sports Direct’s Next Generation Stores Exceeding Expectations
Sports Direct confirmed ahead of its annual general meeting that sales in its new generation flagship stores continue to exceed internal expectations as Sports Direct moves towards becoming the “Selfridges” of sport.
Newell Brands Cuts Outlook On Harvey Impact
Newell Brands announced that it is updating its 2017 normalized earnings per share guidance for the anticipated effects of Hurricane Harvey on its U.S. manufactured resin businesses, including increasing inflationary pressure through the third quarter.
O’Brien Watersports Acquires Assets Of Nash Mfg.
O’Brien Watersports has acquired substantially all of the assets of Nash Mfg., which produces watersports products under the Hydroslide brand name, pool and lake leisure products under the licensed brand name of Margaritaville and rotational molded coolers under the brand name Sub Z.
Wolverine Commits Over $2.6 Million To Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts
Wolverine World Wide Inc. will commit more than $2.6 million to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts through financial, footwear and apparel donations.
CEP Compression Becomes Official Supplier For PSIA-AASI
The performance compression socks and sportswear company is now an official supplier for PSIA-AASI, the world’s largest organization dedicated to teaching people how to ski and snowboard.
OBIT: John Egart
John Egart, former CEO of First Team Sports Inc., a pioneer in in-line skates, has passed away after a long battle with bone marrow cancer.
Eagle Creek Hires Farther North Sales For Southwest Territory
Eagle Creek partnered with Farther North Sales as representatives for the Upper Midwest.
Sterling Reunites With David Egan As Pacific Northwest Rep
Sterling Rope Company, Inc. has signed Perpetual Motion NW, led by David Egan, as the independent rep agency for the Pacific Northwest region, effective September 1.
Academy Providing More Than $2.5 Million In Hurricane Harvey Aid
The donations include up to $1.5 million in direct financial assistance for immediate relief to those who were affected by Hurricane Harvey, including many team members and their families, as well as numerous supplier contributions in excess of $1 million.
