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Gander Mountain to Open in Newnan, GA
Gander Mountain is planning to open a new location in Newnan, GA, this fall…
US Dpt. of Commerce Recruiting Overseas Buyers for OR Summer Market 2015
Outdoor Retailer will participate in the 2015 International Buyer Program (IBP) by the U.S. Department of Commerce, which means the government will recruit overseas buyers to attend the show, help them arrange meetings and provide them interpreting servic
Target Requests Customers to Leave their Heat at Home
On July 2nd, Target interim CEO John Mulligan issued a press release stating that the retail chain requests that customers not bring firearms into its stores…
Timbuk2 COO Stars in Citi Television Commercial
Timbuk2 COO Tony Meneghetti stars in a new TV commercial produced for Citi to celebrate clients of the global banking giant that are taking on some of the world's biggest challenges. The commercial focuses on Timbuk2's commitment to manufacturin
ATF Guidance on Disaster Preparedness for FFLs
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is advising Federal Firearms Licensees to refer to ATF Publication 3317.7 in preparation for potential disasters, such as hurricanes, floods and tornado's…
Sport Chalet Finds a Buyer in Vestis Retail Group
Sport Chalet, which has spent the last year seeking investors and teetering on the edge of losing its NASDAQ listing, reached an agreement late Monday to be acquired by the same PE-backed company that owns Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) and Bob’s Sto
Mountain Khakis Recognizes Rep of The Year
Mountain Khakis named Geary Guay Recreational Resources (GGRC) as its 2013 Rep of the Year…
ASA Appoints New Angler Advocacy Campaign Director
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announces that Elizabeth “Liz” Ogilvie, most recently with the World Fishing Network (WFN), is the new KeepAmericaFishin Director…
Li and Fung Directors Clear July 7 Spin Off of Global Brands Group to Shareholders
Li & Fung Limited's board of directors gave the go ahead Tuesday to spin off the company's brand licensing and management business, which controls the Spyder and Frye brands, to shareholders…
Sport Chalet Posts Steep Annual Loss
Sport Chalet Inc. reported a loss of $10.1 million, or 71 cents a share, in its year ended Mar. 30, according to its just-filed 10K report. Revenues were down 4.8 percent to $343.5 million…
Leupold and Stevens Announces Marketing Promotions
Leupold & Stevens, Inc. announce several staff promotions within their global marketing department…
LaserMax Hires Communications Specialist
LaserMax announces the appointment of Laura K. Evans to the newly created position of marketing communications specialist…
May Golf Rounds Played Up Slightly
According to Golf DataTech, golf rounds played on a national level were up 0.9 percent during May 2014 compared to May 2013…
Downlite Secures RDS Certification for Chinese Supply Chain
Downlite, a major down and feather processor and supplier of performance fills, is the first company to earn the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certificate in China, which constitutes the largest down supply chain in the world…
Mountainsmith Hires Ferrand as New Mid-Atlantic Rep
Mountainsmith has hired outdoor industry veteran Ray Ferrand as Mid-Atlantic sales rep for its line of backcountry and outdoor recreation gear…
