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Gander Outdoors Store Closes In Paducah, KY
A Gander Outdoors location has closed in Paducah in Kentucky. By all indications, the store is the second Gander Outdoors location to close since Camping World began re-opening former Gander Mountain locations late last year under the updated name.
GSM Acquires Crossfire Elite
GSM Outdoors LLC, a multi-brand manufacturer of specialized hunting and shooting products, has acquired Crossfire Elite LLC, manufacturer of branded nylon holsters. Terms were not disclosed.
Bass Pro Shops Partners With American Bass Anglers
Bass Pro Shops and American Bass Anglers announced today a multiyear partnership to provide more avenues for weekend anglers across the country. Bass Pro Shops will become the Title Sponsor of American Bass Anglers and will support a new 150hp bass tournament trail.
Big Rock Sports Gear Up For First-Ever National Show
Big Rock Sports will hold its first-ever national Outdoor Expo in Nashville, TN from January 7–9, 2019. Based on previous years where the company held two regional shows, the company is seeing strong registration numbers for this bigger buying event.
Bass Pro Becomes Title Sponsor of Collegiate Bass Fishing Series
Under the agreement, Bass Pros Shops will become the title sponsor of the Collegiate Bass Fishing Series, as well as the title sponsor of the Big Bass Bash presented by Berkley event and the prestigious School of the Year program.
American Outdoor Brands Lifts Annual Guidance On Robust Q2
American Outdoor Brands Corp., the parent of Smith & Wesson, reported earnings on an adjusted basis rose 74.6 percent in the second quarter ended October 31 as sales grew 8.9 percent.
5.11 Opens Store In Indianapolis
Tactical apparel and gear brand 5.11 has opened a brick-and-mortar retail store in Indianapolis, IN, providing another building block to 5.11’s 2018 retail expansion goal of 50 company-owned retail stores.
Mountain Khakis Promotes Victoria Payne To CFO
Mountain Khaki announced the recent promotion of Victoria Payne to CFO and vice president. Payne will lead all Mountain Khakis’ finance and operations activities.
Dick’s Saw 62 Employees Quit Over Gun Policy Change
Sixty-two employees quit in protest over Dick’s Sporting Goods’ change in its gun policies earlier this year, Ed Stack, the retailer’s chairman and CEO, said at a Wall Street Journal conference Tuesday. The exits were fewer than anticipated.
Moody’s Affirms Vista Outdoor’s Debt Ratings
Moody’s Investors Service affirmed all ratings for Vista Outdoor Inc. following the company’s refinancing its unrated credit facility. The rating outlook remains negative.
Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints New Atlantic Fisheries Policy Director
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) has announced that Michael Waine, most recently a Fisheries Management Analyst with NOAA Fisheries, has joined the ASA staff as Atlantic Fisheries Policy Director.
Firearms Background Checks Drop In October
The October 2018 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) figure of 1 million represented a decrease of 11.2 percent compared to the October 2017 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.13 million.
BPI Outdoors Promotes Sebo To VP
BPI Outdoors, a leader in muzzle loading rifles and accessories with the CVA, Powerbelt, and Durasight brands, promoted Jason Sebo to the position of vice president of sales and marketing for its CVA division.
Sportsman’s Warehouse to Open Lansing, MI, Store in 2019
Sportsman’s Warehouse is opening a new store in Lansing, MI, in the summer of 2019. The Lansing location will introduce the Sportsman’s Warehouse brand to Michigan and will be the 93rd store in 24 states.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Raises Guidance After EPS Beat
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. on Wednesday raised full-year 2018 earnings per diluted share guidance to $3.15 to $3.25 from the previous range of $3.02 to $3.20 earnings per share after reporting a strong third quarter ended November 3.
