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Rocky Brands Net Income Climbs On Wholesale & Retail Strength
Rocky Brands Inc. reported first quarter net income of $3.3 million, or 44 cents per diluted share, up more than double from the company’s net income of $1.5 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2017.
Yeti Coolers Ends Relationship With The NRA
Yeti Coolers has cut ties with the NRA Foundation, the NRA announced. Yeti called it an “outdated” discount program and asserted the NRA-ILA’s statement criticizing the company is incorrect.

Leading Bump Stock Maker Shutting Down Production
Slide Fire Solutions, the inventor and a leading manufacturer of the bump stocks, announced it will stop taking orders for its line of bump stock products on May 20.
CODI $1.1 Billion in New Debt Financing
Compass Diversified Holdings (CODI) announced that the company has signed a credit agreement for a revolving credit facility totaling $600 million and a term loan facility in the amount of $500 million. CODI also announced that the company has closed the previously announced private offering of $400 million in notes.
Parkland Survivor Calls For Boycott Of Gunmaker Investors BlackRock, Vanguard Group
David Hogg, Parkland student and gun legislation campaigner, took to Twitter on Tuesday to encourage a boycott of BlackRock (BLK) and The Vanguard Group.
Gander Outdoors Sets Grand Openings For Monroe And Warren
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, set grand opening festivities for stores in Monroe, NC; and Warren, OH.
Camping World Plans New SuperCenters In Georgia, Illinois And Ohio
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced expansion plans for the development of new SuperCenters in Augusta, GA, Marion, IL, and Huber Heights, OH.
Dick’s Destroying Unsold Assault Rifles
Dick’s Sporting Goods is destroying the company’s inventory of unsold assault rifles in the wake of the decision to quit selling the firearms.
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Outlines Priorities With Beltway And Industry Leaders
Congressional and administration officials joined recreation industry leaders on April 12 to mark the formal launch of the nation’s premier coalition of outdoor recreation trade associations, the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR).
Sportsman’s Warehouse To Hold Grand Opening In Walla Walla
Sportsman’s Warehouse is expanding operations to include a new retail location in Walla Walla, WA.
RECALL: L.L.Bean Knives
About 600 knives sold by L.L.Bean are being recalled, according to a press release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Camping World To Acquire Cullum & Maxey Camping Center
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire Cullum & Maxey Camping Center located in Nashville, TN.
Bank of America To Stop Lending To Makers Of ‘Military-Style Firearms’
Bank of America announced that it will no longer finance manufacturers that make military-style guns like the AR-15.
Academy Sports Opens Stores In Shreveport And Madison
Academy Sports + Outdoors opened new stores in Shreveport, LA and Madison, MS.
Columbia Sportswear To Acquire Remaining Interest In China Joint Venture
Columbia Sportswear Company announced the intent to acquire the remaining 40 percent interest in Columbia Sportswear Commercial (Shanghai) Company, the joint venture that the company currently operates in China with Swire Resources Limited, a subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited.