July 11, 2017 Vista Outdoor CEO Mark DeYoung is Out
In a decision described as mutual between DeYoung and the VSTO board, he will accelerate his retirement and step down from the top job effective immediately to make room for new leadership. Cabela’s Shareholders Approve Bass Pro Merger
Following a tortuous path that involved finding a new buyer for the credit card operation and a lengthy regulatory approval process, the final hurdle to the proposed merger of Cabela’s and Bass Pro was cleared when shareholders voted to approve the merger at $61.50 per share in a deal that will be worth $5 billion. Riddell and Xenith Settle Helmet Dispute
The helmet makers have reached a settlement in the lawsuit over Riddell’s patents which it accused Xenith of copying. Dick’s Names Chief Marketing Officer
Scott Hudler will be SVP responsible for all marketing and report to Lauren Hobart, president of Dick’s, who most recently held the position of EVP and chief marketing officer. Strong Activity Projected at U.S. Ports
Retailers stocking up for Back-to-School and Holiday are showing mid-single-digit growth in imports, according to the National Retail Federation’s port tracker service. Etcetera: Sturm, Ruger, Black Diamond
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