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Olin Announces Pricing Terms Of Debt Offering
Olin Corporation, the parent of Winchester, announced the pricing of its offering of $550 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2030.
Gander Outdoors Announces New Website Launch
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, announced the launch of its new online store GanderOutdoors.com. Categories include: Shooting, Camping, Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Wear, Cycling and Active Sport.
Compass Diversified Holdings Names New CEO
Compass Group Diversified Holdings LLC announced that Elias J. Sabo, a founding partner of the company’s manager, Compass Group Management LLC (CGM), has been appointed as the company’s chief executive officer, effective May 3, 2018.
Big Rock Sports Announces Nashville Show
Big Rock Sports LLC announced that the outdoor distributor will consolidate its annual January shows into one industry-leading event next year in Nashville, TN.
Wolverine World Wide Sued For Leaking Chemical Contaminants In Water
The state of Michigan sued Wolverine World Wide toto reimburse the government for past and future costs of chemical contaminants in drinking water.
Columbia Sportswear Names Ethan Pochman VP Of Marketing
Ethan Pochman joins the brand from Performance Health, a private health and wellness consumer products company, where he served in several leadership roles since 2008, including vice president of sales and marketing, and vice president of global marketing.
L.L.Bean Gives $2 Million To Nonprofit Organizations In 2017
L.L.Bean announced year end approval of its charitable giving program that will allocate $2 million in grants to more than 70 organizations for annual gifts, plus additional funding in smaller grants to dozens more.
Mountain Khakis Lassoes Terra PR For Media Relations
“Terra Public Relations is the PR team to authentically champion the MK story to both endemic and mainstream audiences,” said Jen Taylor, brand manager and director of creative development at Mountain Khakis.
Bass Pro Asking Former Cabela’s Owners/Execs To Donate To Severance Fund
According to a report from the Omaha World-Herald, Johnny Morris, the CEO of Bass Pro, is asking former Cabela’s executives and owners to donate some of the money they earned in the sale to Bass Pro to a severance fund for Cabela’s employees. Morris has pledged to match any donation.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Names Michael Mullican Chief Financial Officer
Academy, Ltd. d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors, announced the full time appointment of Michael Mullican as chief financial officer, effective January 10, a position he has held on an interim basis since September 2017.
L.L. Bean Joins The Cotton LEADS program
L.L. Bean has confirmed its commitment to sourcing responsible cotton by joining the Cotton LEADS program. The leading global retailer joins more than 470 program partners.
Columbia Sportswear To Skip Outdoor Retailer Show
Columbia Sportswear said it has made the “difficult decision” to not attend the Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver. Arc’teryx is also not attending, according to a report from Gearjunkie.
Maurice Sporting Goods Completes Sale To Middleton Partners
Maurice Sporting Goods, LLC, one of North America’s largest distributors of outdoor sporting goods, said it’s again set to pursue growth now that it completed its fully capitalized following its acquisition by Middleton Partners.
Big 5 Cuts Q4 Guidance On Weather Woes
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. slashed its fourth-quarter earnings guidance as “extraordinarily dry and warm weather conditions” led to a double-digit comp decline in December.
Kinsey’s Acquires Pape’s
The Kentucky and Pennsylvania warehouses will operate independently until there is integration to one computer system.
