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Cabela’s Announces Plans for Three New Stores
Cabela’s Incorporated plans to open new stores in three new markets in 2015 and 2016 – Ammon, ID; Short Pump, VA; and Fort Oglethorpe, GA…
Jarden Outdoor Q4 Segment Earnings Fall on Flat Sales
Jarden Corp. reported earnings dropped 21.1 percent at its Outdoor Solutions segment on flat sales in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013. The segment owns 26 sporting goods brands, including several in use by athletes competing in the Winter Olympics
Cabela’s Q4 Comps Slide on Weak Ammo Sales
Cabela's Inc. reported comparable-store sales fell 10.1 percent in the fourth quarter due to a “much sharper than expected decline in ammunition sales” and the overall weak holiday shopping season. Retail store revenues increased 7.3 percent to $711.
Hackers Force Retailers and Bankers to Partner on Cybersecurity
In the wake of continued theft of customer data, a coalition of trade associations representing the merchant and financial services industries announced a new cybersecurity partnership to explore paths to increased information sharing, better card securit
January Weather Hurt Retail Sales of Leisure Products
Advance estimates of U.S. retail sales released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday appear to confirm reports that harsh weather across much of the country suppressed retail sales in January. Census estimated sales by sporting goods, hobby, book and music
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…
