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Remington Sees Profit Rebound In 2016
Sales increased 7.0 percent in 2016 to $865.1 million, led by a 16.7 percent gain in firearms sales.
Thule Sees Revenues Climb 9.2 Percent In Q4
Thule reported operating earnings in Q4 jumped 48 percent on a 9.2 percent gain.
Bass Pro Announces Wonders Of Wildlife Museum Opening Date
Located adjacent to Bass Pro Shops National Headquarters in Springfield, Wonders of Wildlife consists of an all-new 1.5-million-gallon aquarium adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles and birds and an immersive wildlife museum.
American Outdoor Brands Completes $50 Million Stock Repurchase Program
American Outdoor Brands Corp. recently completed its previously authorized $50.0 million stock repurchase program and that its board of directors has authorized an additional $50.0 million for common stock repurchases through March 28, 2019.
New Suitor Emerges For Cabela’s Bank Operation
Helping support the merger with Bass Pro and Cabela’s, Synovus Financial Corp., a regional bank headquartered in Georgia, has agreed to acquire the financial unit of Cabela’s Inc.
L.L.Bean Picks New Advertising Agency
L.L.Bean appointed The VIA Agency to become its agency of record. The Maine-based firm will handle its promotions and advertising campaign.
Weatherby Names Brand Coordinator
“I’m looking forward to elevating our brand’s social media and digital expressions to reflect the refinement of Weatherby firearms,” Taylor Whitney said.
Fly Tackle Dealer Show Moving To Denver
The International Fly Tackle Dealer Show (IFTD) is moving to Denver starting in 2019 and will take place in the fall instead of summer.
Buck Knives Sponsors Pro Angler Drew Benton
Benton will be at the 2017 Bassmaster Classic March 24-26 in Houston, TX.
Bass Pro Shops Partners With Kevin VanDam Foundation
Bass Pro Shops and the Kevin VanDam (KVD) Foundation announced plans to give one winner the fishing trip alongside legendary pro angler Kevin VanDam as part of a fundraising campaign benefitting youth programs. VanDam, winner of 25 professional events, seven-time Angler of the Year recipient and four-time Bassmaster Classic champion, will take the winner out for […]
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s Q4 Profits Slide 7.5 Percent
John Schaefer, chief executive officer, stated, “The retail environment remained challenging during the fourth quarter and we anniversaried both the San Bernardino tragedy and the executive orders from December and January which created a difficult comparison for our hunting and shooting category.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Appoints President And COO
Jon Barker was most recently as VP global officer for Walmart.
NRF Predicts Later Easter Will Lead To Increased Spending
The NRF’s annual survey suggested that spending for Easter is expected to reach $18.4 billion, up 6 percent over last year’s record $17.3 billion and a new all-time high in the survey’s 14-year history.
Gander Mountain To Begin Liquidations On 32 Locations
Tiger Capital Group and Great American Group have been chosen to assist Gander Mountain in the closure of 32 under-performing locations across the United States.
Leupold Chooses Rob Nees To Lead Manufacturing
Nees joins the optics manufacturer after more than seven years at Warne Scope Mounts, another Oregon-based outdoor recreation manufacturer.
