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Columbia Sportswear’s Q4 Revenues Climb 8 Percent
Columbia Sportswear reported earnings excluding a massive tax charge and restructuring costs rose 9.2 percent on an 8 percent revenue gain. U.S. net sales increased 8 percent to $492.6 million, reflecting growth in DTC and benefits from a shift in the timing of shipments of Fall 2017 advance wholesale orders from the third quarter to the fourth quarter.
Crosman Announces New Director Of Sales For LaserMax Products
Crosman Corporation announced that Kurt Worden has joined the company as director of sales for LaserMax Products.
Dick’s Announces Grand Opening Of Four Stores In February
Stores will open in Evansville, IN; Baxter, MN; Santa Maria, CA; and Warwick, RI.
Vista Outdoor Q3 Profitability Slides Before Special Items
Vista Outdoor Inc. reported earnings before special items fell in the third quarter ended December 31 as sales slid 11 percent.
Garmin And Navico Resolve Patent Disputes
Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. and Navico, parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad and B&G brands, announced that they have ended a three-year-long dispute relating to sonar and auto guidance patents.
Winchester’s Revenues Rise Slightly In Q4
Olin Corporation reported Winchester sales for the fourth quarter 2017 were $165.4 million compared to $161.4 million in the fourth quarter 2016, representing a gain of 2.5 percent.
Gander Outdoors Opens Stores In Kentucky And Indiana
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, opened stores in Paducah, KY and Indianapolis, IN.
Bass Pro, Cabela’s To Award $40K In Female Scholarships
Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops, together with The Harry & Reba Huge Foundation, will be awarding $40,000 in scholarships to four female graduates of Nebraska or Missouri Ozarks region high schools this spring.
Dick’s Chief Merchant Resigns
Dick’s Sporting Goods said in a regulatory filing that Keri L. Jones, executive vice president – chief merchant, plans to resign from her position, effective February 9,, in order to accept a CEO position at another company.
Canadian Tire Reminds Canadians That We All Play For Canada
Working with athletes like Connor McDavid and Jonathan Toews, Canadian Tire aims to highlight the country’s love for Team Canada with the launch of its latest “We All Play for Canada” campaign.
Academy Sports + Outdoor to Undergo Corporate Layoffs
Academy Sports + Outdoors said it will be laying off approximately 140 non-customer facing positions largely due to the outsourcing of certain IT functions at the retailer.
Fresno’s Herb Bauer Sporting Goods to Close
Herb Bauer Sporting Goods in Fresno is closing after 68 years in business.
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s Partner With Mastercard
Mastercard announced that Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s has chosen the company to be the network for the outdoor retailer’s combined consumer credit co-brand portfolio. Mastercard has long been the network on the Bass Pro Shops co-brand program.
Boot Barn’s Q3 Tops Guidance
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. reported earnings rose 18 percent in the third quarter ended December 31, topping guidance.
Otis Technology Recognizes Top Customers Of The Year
Otis Technology presented top customer awards at SHOT Show 2018 in Las Vegas. Winners included Cabela’s, Chattanooga Shooting Supply and Daniel Technologies.
