Study: Consumers Will Spend $422 On Holiday Shopping
New research shows insight into how consumers shop during the holiday season, and whether small businesses are on their radar.
Bear & Son Cutlery Acquires Gatco Sharpeners
Bear & Son Cutlery acquired Gatco Sharpeners, including its slogan, “We sharpen the world.” Bear & Son hopes that Gatco will round out the company’s product line and provide a one-stop shop for knives and sharpening. “Bear & Son is equipped with a rich family tradition in knife making, and the Gatco brand is a […]
Mountain Khakis Names Flagship Store Manager
Steve Carpenter, a longtime Denver resident, brings 27 years of experience leading REI stores.
U.S. House Passes Outdoor REC Act
The bill, which now moves to the U.S. Senate, would shine a greater spotlight on economic effects of the estimated $646 billion outdoor industry.
Vasque Appoints JAM Collective As PR Agency
Vasque joins the constellation of JAM Collective clients including Osprey Packs, Leatherman, Mountain Hardwear, Vuarnet, Yakima Products Inc. and Snow Peak.
Gander Mountain Hosts Annual First Ice Expo
The 6th Annual First Ice Expo will be held Saturday, November 19 starting at 8 a.m. at the Gander Mountain store in Forest Lake, MN.
Obama Administration Drops TPP Agenda
The White House has verified that the Obama Administration will not push forward in its efforts to seal the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) during his last days in office.
Implus Corp. Names New Board Members From Nike And The North Face
Sally McCoy and Chris L. Shimojima bring seasoned outdoor and active lifestyle experience from Nike, Zumies, CamelBak and others to the Implus board.
Sierra Designs Debuts Andrew Skurka Video Series
The videos by the long-distance hiker offer practical advice for hikers, backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Greats Brand Appoints President And COO
Rachael Ulman is an e-commerce veteran, having most recently worked at Amazon.com where she led marketing and merchandising for MyHabit.com.
OrthoLite Launches New Marketing Campaign
The marketing campaign, The Secret Inside, was based on research that validated the importance of the insole as well as the value on branded components to consumers.
Modell’s To Open Three Stores
Locations will open in Manhattan at 51st & 3rd, as well as Bloomfield and Cherry Hill, NJ.
Finish Line Confirms JackRabbit On Sales Block
Finish Line has hired Peter J. Solomon Company LLC to explore a sale and will take a $44 million goodwill impairment charge in the third quarter.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Outlook On Strong Q3
Dick’s Sporting Goods raised its guidance after it reported third-quarter results that easily exceeded earnings and comp expectations. The performance was driven by a 5.2-percent comp sales increase and gross margin expansion.
Formula4 Media To Launch Sportstyle Show
Formula4 Media is launching a Sportstyle Show in the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center from June 14-16, 2017.
