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NRF Reports Import Cargo Returning to Normal After Red Sea Disruptions
Inbound cargo volume at the nation’s major container ports remains on track to show year-over-year increases through the first half of 2024.
Bass Pro Shops to Open New Store in Pittsburgh
Bass Pro Shop’s newest 100,0000-square-foot two-level Outdoor World retail store, part of the Newbury Market, is the company’s third in Pennsylvania and the first in Western Pennsylvania.
Traeger Saw Upside in Q4 in a Tough 2023 but Sees Softness Ahead
Despite a declining overall full year business, Grills and Accessories revenues each grew more than 20 percent in Q4, while Consumables revenues were flattish. The company sees continued softness in grill industry demand in 2024.
American Outdoor Brands Sees Flat Net Loss as Fiscal Q3 Sales Grow 5.0 Percent
Traditional channel net sales increased 8.1 percent year-over-year (YoY) to $28.5 million while e-commerce net sales increased 1.6 percent YoY to $24.9 million for the fiscal third quarter ended January 31.
Overstock Parent Acquires Zulily Assets; Plans Site Re-launch Before Summer
Zulily’s new website will be fully functional by the end of the second quarter and contribute to Beyond’s 24-month revenue goal without adding incremental fixed expenses. Overstock is scheduled to relaunch later this month.
Duluth Holdings Gets Q4 Lift from DD Growth in Women’s and Mobile Sales
Mobile net sales grew 20.0 percent in Q4 and now represents the largest sales channel. Women’s apparel net sales increased 12.4 percent YoY, with double-digit growth across both Duluth and AKHG brands. Men’s apparel net sales were flat.
Locally Closes Series A Round of Financing to Fuel Growth
Locally said it will use the funding from Corbel Capital Partners and Valency Capital to grow its team, expand into adjacent industries and raise its visibility with consumers, brands and retailers.
Thor Industries Shares Fall After Company Cuts Outlook on Weak N.A. Backlog
North American Towable RV net sales were down 11.9 percent for the fiscal second quarter and North American Motorized RV net sales decreased 22.8 percent, while European RV net sales increased 20.9 percent for the period.
NRF Economist Says Inflation and Interest Rates Remain Key to Economy
The NRF’s monthly review indicated that January’s 3.1 percent year-over-year (YoY) inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index, improved from December’s 3.4 percent but “still a considerable distance” from the Fed’s target of 2 percent.
Pard Optics Taps Zanders Sporting Goods as Distributor
Pard USA, headquartered in Reno, NV, entered the U.S. shooting sports marketplace after five consecutive years of double-digit growth in Europe.
NSSF: February Adjusted NICS Background Check Data Flat Year-Over-Year
For comparison, the unadjusted February 2024 FBI NICS figure of 2,336,390 reflects a 6.6 percent decrease from the unadjusted FBI NICS figure of 2,502,385 in February 2023.
Target Corp. Beats on Q4 Earnings Estimates but Sales Fall Short
Sales fell short of expectations in Q4 on a tough holiday selling period, but earnings beat estimates as the retailer posted GAAP and Adjusted EPS of $2.98, compared with $1.89 in Q4 2022. Analysts were reportedly looking for $2.42 a share.
Vigilant Gear Appoints New Company President
Ben Fleming joins Vigilant Gear, the parent company of Primary Weapons Systems and Lone Wolf Arms, as president. Fleming is an industry veteran with years of experience and passion for the shooting sports industry.
MasterCraft Appoints New CEO and Chair as Fred Brightbill Exits
Brad Nelson will become the company’s new CEO and be appointed to its Board of Directors, effective March 18. Nelson succeeds Fred Brightbill who is retiring as CEO on March 18.
BPI Outdoors Promotes Dakota Russell to VP of Sales
As VP of Sales for its Bergara Division, Dakota Russell is responsible for managing four independent sales agencies and 40 sales reps.
