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Gander Outdoors Sets Grand Opening For Mooresville
The 67,000 square foot location is one of the retailer’s six planned facilities in North Carolina.
IGFA Announces 2018 Tommy Gifford Award Winners
The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) on Wednesday announced the 2018 Tommy Gifford Award winners in recognition of their significant contributions to recreational angling as captains, guides or crew.
Dick’s Raises Guidance After Robust Q1
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. raised the company’s outlook for the year after reporting first-quarter earnings that came in well above Wall Street’s consensus target. Same-store sales dipped 2.5 percent.
Secretary Zinke Announces Members Of The Hunting And Shooting Sports Conservation Council
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke announced the newly appointed members of the Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council.
Bushnell Adds Competitive Shooter Tiffany Piper
Bushnell, the maker of high-performance optics, announced the signing of Tiffany Piper to Bushnell’s ambassador/shooting Team.
T-H Marine Acquires Blue Water LED Assets
T-H Marine Supplies, Inc., of Huntsville, AL, announced the acquisition of the assets of Blue Water LED Enterprises, LLC (Blue Water) of Lawrenceburg, KY.
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q1 Comps Climb 3.4 Percent
Sportsman’s Warehouse widened the company’s loss slightly in the first quarter, but both the loss and sales came in at the high end of expectations. Same-store sales were up 3.4 percent in the quarter ended May 5.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Amends Revolving Credit Facility And Refinances Term Loan
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. announced that, on May 23, 2018, the company amended an existing credit agreement to increase the borrowing capacity under the company’s existing revolving credit facility by $100 million to $250 million, subject to a borrowing base calculation, and to provide for a new $40 million term loan.
Idaho’s Turner’s Sportsfair Closes
Turner’s Sportsfair, a bar and tackle shop on State Street in Boise, ID, has closed.
Sig Sauer Hires Brad Criner
Sig Sauer Inc., the maker of firearms, announced that Brad Criner has joined Sig Sauer as senior director, brand management and business development of ammunition.
Remington Exits Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Nearly two months after filing for bankruptcy protection, Remington Outdoor Company claims the company has emerged after successfully implementing a plan that will reduce debt levels and provide more stable financing that may help the company ride out a slowing market for firearms.
Gander Outdoors Sets Opening For Eden Prairie
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is now open in Eden Prairie, MN.
Camber Outdoors Announces OR Summer Market Events
Camber Outdoors has announced its lineup of events during the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2018 in Denver, CO. The events are focused on advancing the active-outdoor industries through convening and conversations on equity, inclusion and intersectionality.
April Retail Sales Up 2.8 Percent YOY
April retail sales increased 0.4 percent seasonally adjusted over March and 2.8 percent year-over-year as consumers continued to spend, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday. The numbers exclude automobiles, gasoline stations and restaurants.
Clarus Corp. To Expand In Utah
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) in Utah announced Clarus Corporation, parent company of Black Diamond Equipment, will expand in Utah over the next eight years, adding up to 147 high-paying jobs, $8.9 million in new state revenue and $40 million in capital investment.
