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Sig Sauer Sponsors Major League Fishing
Firearms manufacturer Sig Sauer signed on as a sponsor of Major League Fishing (MLF) made-for-television bass fishing events for the 2017 season.
KPMG Study: Cyberattacks Cause Consumer Alarm
Consumers are wary of the increased frequency of cyber-attacks against retailers, and many are ready to walk away from their favorite retailers if a breach occurs.
CanCooker Names Sam Bowman VP of Sales and Marketing
CanCooker President Seth McGinn appointed Sam Bowman as vice president of sales and marketing for the outdoor cooking company.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Expands to Rock Springs, WY
Sportsman’s Warehouse (SPWH) is expanding its operations to include a new retail location in Rock Springs, WY. The grand opening will take place on August 27, 2016, with the doors opening at 9 a.m.
GSI Outdoors Hires Canadian Rep
The maker of outdoor cookware, tableware and related accessories has hired Gamic Sports Inc. to manage sales and marketing in Quebec and the Maritime provinces.
Hibbett Sports Beats Expectations By A Penny
The athletic specialty retailer, which operates 5,000-square-foot stores in smaller markets, said its focus on footwear paid off in the quarter ended July 30.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Q2 Sales Up Double Digits
Three store openings and a 2.9 percent increase in same-store sales fueled the hook-and-bullet retailer’s growth during the quarter ended July 30.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Expands to New States
Sportsman’s Warehouse’s planned four-store expansion will include inaugural locations in North Carolina and West Virginia.
FLA Releases First Factory Compensation Report
The Fair Labor Association’s (FLA) report includes compensation data at dozens of factories used by global athletic and outdoor apparel brands.
American Suppressor Association Adds Board Member
Brad Johnson has been appointed to the American Suppressor Association (ASA) board of directors.
MSR Demand Fuels Remington Outdoor Growth
Sales grew 1.1 percent in the quarter ended June 26 as demand for its modern sporting rifles (MSR) more than offset lower sales of other guns, ammo and accessories.
Rocky Brands Restructuring Includes Layoffs
Rocky Brands, Inc. said August 17 that it is working with third-party advisors to restructure the company, including reducing expenses, reorganizing and refocusing its sales efforts, and increasing operating efficiencies.
Field & Stream Stores Host Pre-Season Archery Event
22 Field & Stream locations will host one-day archery events on August 28 aimed at gearing up for this year’s archery season.
PrimaLoft’s Martini to Lead Operations & Logistics
Martini has worked at the performance fabrics and insulation supplier in the role of operations and logistics Manager since 2013 with prior roles in quality and operations over the last decade.
Obama Nudges TPP Process Forward
The administration’s release of a draft statement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership indicates its intent to push the deal through a lame duck Congress.
