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Remington’s Bankruptcy Latest Trouble For Firearms Industry
The firearms industry suffered another blow Sunday when, as expected, Remington Outdoor Co. filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Yeti Withdraws IPO Plans
Yeti Holdings Inc. has ended its plans to go public due to “market conditions.”
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening In Greenfield, IN
The 45,000-square-foot store will be one of three Gander Outdoor retail locations in Indiana.
Burris Company Names Logan Holtz Digital Marketing And Social Media Manager
Burris Company, Inc. known for its precision-made optics under the Steiner and Burris brands, announced Logan Holtz as its new digital marketing and social media manager.
Remington Outdoor Files For Bankruptcy
Remington Outdoor Co. Inc. as expected, filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware to to execute a debt restructuring deal.
L.L. Bean To Open Its First Boston Store In April
Opening-day festivities will include the Red Sox World Series trophies and former star players Jim Rice, Luis Tiant and Dennis Eckersley.
Gander Outdoors Opens Locations in In Chambersburg, PA And Forest Lake, MN
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, has opened locations in Chambersburg in Pennsylvania and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
Dick’s CEO Pens Op-Ed Urging Congress To Act On Guns
In an op-ed in the Washington Post, Ed Stack, CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods, urged Congress to pass stricter gun laws. He wrote in part, “The majority of Americans are demanding that members of Congress take a stand and be brave enough to do their jobs.”
NSGA Sports Participation Study Shows Mixed Performance
Early figures from the 2018 edition of the NSGA’s Sports Participation showed continued participation gains in Open Water Sports and Outdoor Activities while declines were suffered in Team Sports, Fitness Activities, Shooting Sports and Indoor Games.
Gander Outdoors Opens Doors in Traverse City And Amarillo
Gander Outdoors Opens Doors in Traverse City And Amarillo.
Fred Meyer To Phase Out Firearms Business
Fred Meyer, the superstore chain owned by Kroger, plans to exit the sale of guns and ammunition at its 132 locations.
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening In Fayetteville
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is open in Fayetteville, NC.
Newell Brands Announces Agreement With Carl Icahn
Newell Brands announced that it entered into a cooperation agreement with Carl C. Icahn, chairman of Icahn Enterprises LP (IEP), who beneficially owns approximately 6.9 percent of the company’s outstanding shares.
Sportsman’s Warehouse CEO To Retire
Sportsman’s Warehouse announced today the retirement of its chief executive officer, John Schaefer. Schaefer also resigned as a member of the board of directors. Jon Barker, the company’s president and chief operating officer, has been appointed as the company’s chief executive officer and has also been appointed to the Board of Directors to fill the vacancy created by Schaefer’s retirement.
Gander Outdoors Prepares For Grand Opening In Flint, MI
The 65,000-square-foot store will be one of eight Gander Outdoor retail locations in Michigan.
