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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.
Dick’s To Open Store In Encinitas, CA
This will be the retailer’s 687th Dick’s store in the nation and 50th in the state of California.
MC Sports Retains Firm To Sell Leases
A&G Realty Partners will handle the sale of 58 MC Sports leases in seven states across the Midwest following the retailer’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
U.S. Trustee Objects To Hiring Of Gander Mountain Liquidators
The U.S. Trustee in the Gander Mountain bankruptcy case is objecting to Hilco, LLC being retained as the liquidator for its initial closing of 32 stores because the same parent as Hilco, LLC may submit a stalking horse bid for the retailer’s remaining assets.
Archery Trade Association Sets CEO Transition
Jay McAninch, president and CEO of the Archery Trade Association, announced that 2017 will be his last full year in his current role as head of the ATA.
