Coronavirus: Dick’s Sporting Goods execs waive salaries

Mar 27 21:25, 2020

As Coronavirus ravages much of the retail sector worldwide, the two top executives at one of the biggest suppliers of fishing tackle in the US have opted to forgo their salaries. Edward Stack and Lauren Hobart, CEO and President respectively of Dick’s Sporting Goods will receive no payment from Marc...

Coronavirus: Briscoe Group shuts NZ stores and cancels shareholders dividend

Mar 27 16:56, 2020

One of New Zealand’s major fishing tackle retailers has closed for a month as the COVID-19 pandemic hits the region. The Briscoe Group, the owner of the Rebel Sport chain, has closed all its stores, which covers the homewares and sporting goods segments, and also cancelled a final dividend payment t...

Coronavirus: Rapala VMC Corporation cancels 2020 guidance

Mar 27 15:36, 2020

Global fishing tackle giant, Rapala VMC Corporation, has told investors it is impossible to estimate the impact to the group of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of that, new President and Chief Executive Officer, Nicolas Warchalowski, said it was cancelling its financial outlook for 2020...

Brazil trade show bolstered by returnees and newcomers

Mar 26 22:14, 2020

Brazil’s fishing and outdoor trade show – Pesca & Companhia – has been bolstered by a number of returning exhibitors and newcomers to the event. The 14th running of the show will take place from August 26 to 29 in Sao Paolo, where the organiser expects to welcome more than 100 companies represen...

Coronavirus: NMMA takes Northwest Sportshow digital

Mar 26 19:47, 2020

The cancellation of its show due to take place this week because of the Coronavirus pandemic has not deterred the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) from putting on an event for its customers. It has replaced the Progressive Insurance Northwest Sportshow, which is sponsored by the like...