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Black Diamond’s Director Steps Down
Black Diamond Inc. announced that Robert Schiller has resigned as executive vice chairman and director in order to pursue other interests.
Trump Commits To Gun Rights At NRA Convention
President Donald Trump stated, “The eight-year assault on your Second Amendment freedoms has come to a crashing end.”
Camping World to Assume A Minimum Of 17 Gander Mountain Locations
Camping World teamed with a group of liquidating firms, Gordon Brothers Group LLC and Hilco Merchant Resources LLC, to win the auction of Gander Mountain’s assets. The winning bid valued at $390 million to $400 million, according to people familiar with the proceedings.
Bass Pro Founder Partners With Tiger Woods
Bass Pro Shops founder and CEO Johnny Morris announced a collaborative partnership with 79-time PGA Tour winner Tiger Woods and the Payne Stewart family that includes plans to create the first-ever public access golf courses designed by TGR Design, the golf course design firm led by Woods.
NSSF Praises Passage Of Sunday Hunting Law In West Virginia
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industries, applauded West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s signing of of SB 345 into law, expanding Sunday hunting on private land with written permission.
West Marine Logs Q1 Loss
West Marine Inc. reported first quarter 2017 net revenues were $129.1 million, a decrease of 1.0 percent compared to the same period last year. Comparable store sales were flat.
Report: Sportsman’s Warehouse Steps Up As Bidder For Gander Mountain
Sportsman’s Warehouse is planning to make a bid in bankruptcy court to acquire up to 80 percent of Gander Mountain’s stores, sources told Bloomberg.
L.L.Bean To Open In Park City
The store will mark L.LBean’s first in Utah and its westernmost location.
Canada Goose To Open Store In Chicago
Canada Goose is planning to open a two-level store in the Park Hyatt hotel in Chicago, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Rocky Brands Q1 Profits Rebound
Rocky Brands Inc. reported a surge in earnings in the first quarter as sales rose 9.6 percent to $57.5 million.
Leatherman Launches Tool Tales Campaign
The manufacturer of multi-tools is showcasing real-life moments from fans depicting how Leatherman tools have helped them save the day in harrowing to hilarious ways.
Bass Pro Lowers Bid For Cabela’s
Cabela’s announced that it has amended the terms of the definitive merger agreement signed on October 3, 2016, under which Bass Pro Shops will acquire Cabela’s.
Guidefitter Selects Gray Loon Marketing
Gray Loon’s foundation is built on digital marketing, and will work with Guidefitter to develop a fresh approach, implementing public relations strategies to provide news in an ever-changing, interactive landscape.
Scout Boats Expands South Carolina Operations
The company is also adding multiple new boat models to its product catalog and bringing $10.9 million of capital investment.
NSSF Continues Support Of National Hunting And Fishing Day
This year’s NHF Day is set for Sept. 23 with NASCAR legend Richard Childress serving as honorary chairman.
