SGB Update Sportsmans
The Buckle Appoints EVP of Stores
The Buckle, Inc. appointed Kari G. Smith to the newly created position of EVP of stores…
Johnson Outdoors Gear Names Reps for Specialty Outdoor Channel
Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc., named three new sales agencies to spearhead sales of its Eureka!, Jetboil and Silva brands to outdoor specialty retailers…
Fire Breaks Out at Winchester Ammunition Plant
Seven fire departments responded to a fire at Olin Corporation's East Alton plant on Sunday, which ended with one building destroyed and others damaged…
Bergans of Norway Appoints Elite Freeride Skier
Bergans of Norway announced Lorraine Huber joins its roster of international athletes. At the age of 34, Huber is a top 10 ranked freeride skier and a true pillar of the skiing community…
Under Armour to Sponsor Bay to Breakers
Under Armour has signed a multi-year deal to serve as the official performance apparel and footwear provider for San Francisco’s iconic foot race, Bay to Breakers…
Hatch Marketing Group Partners with Tinks
Hatch Marketing Group announced a new partnership with Tink's Outdoor Products…
Cascade Designs Promotes Keegan to VP Post
Cascade Designs promoted Drew Keegan from director of stoves & cookware to vice president of product development and marketing services. In his new position, Keegan will oversee product development and marketing execution for Cascade Designs, including th
Shoebuy.com Names Chief Marketing Officer
Shoebuy.com appointed Anabela Perozek as the company's new chief marketing officer (CMO). She was formerly at Staples…
2014 Media Day at the Range another SHOT Show Hit
In its ninth year, the 2014 SHOT Show Media Day at the Range was attended by over 1,100 members of the media…
Maxima Media Hires Marketing Manager
Maxima Media adds Rick Carone to its marketing team…
Retail Employment is on the Rise
The National Retail Federation (NRF) calculated that retail employment was down 21,600 jobs in January 2014, yet up 230,000 jobs year-over-year. December retail employment figures were revised up to a gain of 57,000 jobs. ..
Cablz Sues Chums for Patent Infringement
Cablz, Inc. has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Chums, Inc. in United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama…
1st Round Athletics Announces Kickstarter Launch
On Feb. 17, California-based company 1st Round Athletics will introduce its performance-enhancing technology, EnergyDNA, to the world of athletic apparel with a Kickstarter campaign launch…
NRF Forecasts 2014 Retail Sales
The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its 2014 economic forecast, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 4.1 percent, up from the preliminary 3.7 percent growth seen in 2013…
REI Closes Store in Brentwood
REI closed its store in Brentwood, CA Feb. 7, citing poor sales. The store had been open five years a nd its closing means REI customers in Brentwood will now have to travel…
