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FN America Names VP, Commercial Products
The manufacturer of firearms under the FN brand promoted Dan Hines to the position of vice president, commercial products. He was VP of marketing.
Katadyn Group Appoints CEO
Karl Baumann has been appointed CEO of the outdoor hydration, nutrition and cooking systems specialist. He succeeds Andreas Steiner, who served as interim CEO for nine months.
SGB Updates Will Not Publish This Week; Website Will Be Live
SGB Media will not publish its regular SGB Morning Update or SGB Evening Update newsletters the week of Independence Day, July 4, 2025. SGB will resume normal distribution on Monday, July 7.
Big 5 Sporting Goods to Go Private via Acquisition by Specialty Golf Retailer and PE Firm
The retailer has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by a partnership comprised of Worldwide Golf and Capitol Hill Group, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $112.7 million in enterprise value, including the assumption of approximately $71.4 million in credit line borrowings as of June 29, 2025.
RV Industry Association Sees Age Demographics Trend Lower in New “Intenders” Report
According to the RV Demographic Profile of Intenders, 73 percent of near-term RV intenders are under age 55, and 34 percent live in urban areas. The segment is also becoming more multicultural, with 32 percent identifying as African-American, Asian-American, Hispanic, or LGBTQ+.
American Outdoor Brands’ Q4 Sales Jump 34 Percent
Sales for the maker of outdoor accessories, including under the Bubba, Caldwell, Grilla, and Hooyman names, climbed 33.8 percent in the fourth quarter and 10.6 percent in the fiscal year ended April 30. The company’s sales got a boost from the success of new products, including the ClayCopter and the Bubba SFS Lite, as well as the transition of DTC brands Grilla and MEAT! into retail, double-digit international growth, and its strategic mix shift toward the Outdoor Lifestyle category.
Recall: Coleman Converta Camping Cots and Camping Suspension Stretchers
According to a statement from the CPSC, Coleman has received seven reports of the seatback adjustment mechanism pinching consumers’ fingers, including two reports of fractured fingers.
Nosler Partners with Phelps Game Calls
Founded by lifelong hunter Jason Phelps, the company is known for making performance calls for elk, deer, turkey, and predators, designed with a focus on tone, durability and realism.
Silencer Central Hires Kelly Streiff as Chief Revenue Officer
Most recently, Streiff served for over eight years as VP of Sales and Marketing at Proof Research and was national accounts sales manager at Leupold & Stevens for nearly five years after getting her industry start at Cabela’s.
Winnebago’s Q1 Revenues Slump 18 Percent
The maker of motorhomes and towables reported a loss in the first quarter due to an 18.0 percent decline in sales, as the company was unable to offset revenue and margin declines in its RV segments by gains in its Marine segment, led by the Barletta and Chris-Craft brands.
Wilson Combat Adds Performance Engineering Company Via Lehigh Defense Acquisition
The Wilson Family Companies, LLC, led by Founder and CEO Bill Wilson, also owns Chip McCormick Custom, Circle WC Ranch, Khumba Bush Camp, Scattergun Technologies, Wilson Custom Ammunition, and Wilson Combat.
U.S. Consumer Confidence Worsens in June
U.S. consumer confidence unexpectedly declined in June, underscoring anxiety about the potential impacts on the economy and job market from higher U.S. import duties. The Conference Board’s gauge of confidence decreased 5.4 points to 93.
Amazon Expands Same-Store Day Delivery to More Rural Markets
The rural push comes as Amazon’s delivery speed hit record levels in 2023 and 2024, and the number of items Amazon delivered the same or the next day in the U.S. increased over 30 percent so far this year compared to the same period last year.
MarineMax Expands Role for EVP and Chief Digital Officer
The nationwide boat dealer with 70 dealerships announced that Shawn Berg, EVP and chief digital officer, is taking on an expanded role to help support the company’s strategic growth and innovation initiatives.
Redarc Partners with Command Electronics; Strengthens Commitment to the U.S. RV Market
Command Electronics, a third-generation, family-owned and operated business since 1969, brings over 50 years of manufacturing experience to the partnership. With their facility located near the heart of U.S. RV production in Elkhart, IN, Command’s capabilities complement Redarc’s product portfolio.
