SGB Update Sportsmans
Sporting Goods Store Sales Slowed in July
Retail sales at sporting goods stores decreased 2.2 percent seasonally adjusted month to month and increased 1.9 percent unadjusted year over year in July, estimated the National Retail Federation.
Gander Mountain Names Ron Stoupa SVP
Outdoor specialty retailer Gander Mountain named Ron Stoupa as senior vice president – marketing and e-commerce starting on August 15.
Longshoremen Vote to Start Contract Talks Early
A majority of International Longshore and Warehouse Union delegates voted to begin talks to extend a contract with employers at West Coast ports beyond 2019.
NDA Launches New, More Informative Deer Website
The National Deer Alliance (NDA) developed the organization’s first comprehensive website to keep hunters informed about deer issues across the country.
Res Defense Becomes FightLite Industries
Res Defense Systems, a manufacturer of innovative, mission-configurable firearms, parts and accessories, transitioned its company name to FightLite Industries.
Vista Outdoor Opens New Corporate Headquarters
Vista Outdoor Inc. opened its sustainability-focused 33,000-square-foot corporate headquarters in Farmington, UT to the public yesterday.
Turner Lands Duluth Trading PR Account
Turner has added Duluth Trading Company to the list of “Modern Outdoor” clients it represents.
Anta Sports Selects US Anti-microbial Vendor
Noble Biomaterials Inc. established a strategic alliance with Anta Sports Products Limited, China’s largest sportswear brand, based in Fujian.
Dick’s Grand Opening in Chesapeake, VA
Dick’s Sporting Goods will be opening a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Field & Stream store on Friday, August 26 at Greenbrier Square in Chesapeake, VA.
Field & Stream Launches Men’s Denim Line
Outdoor brand Field & Stream is launching its first-ever men’s denim line, available now in Field & Stream stores and online.
Johnson Outdoors’ Sales Impacted By Tent, Diving Declines
Johnson Outdoors Inc. reported lower sales and earnings for its fiscal third quarter, ended July 1, 2016, as double-digit profit growth for the company’s fishing and watercraft recreation businesses could not offset slumping tent sales at large retailers and a one-time, non-cash, goodwill impairment charge in its diving segment.
Sleeping Indian Under New Ownership
Sleeping Indian Designs, the wool clothier, is under new ownership.
Standard Manufacturing Company Names Product Manager
Standard Manufacturing Company, LLC, the makers of the DP-12 double pump shotgun, appointed Adam W. Underwood to the position of Sporting Rifle Product Manager.
Escalade’s Q2 Sales Expand Double Digits
Escalade Inc. reported net sales for the second quarter of 2016 of $48.5 million, or 10.7 percent higher compared to net sales of $43.8 million for the same quarter in 2015.
Sport Chek’s Comps Gain 7.2 percent in Q2
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited reported second-quarter earnings rose 8.1 percent on a 2.9 percent sales gain.
