UK-based Avon Rubber p.l.c. completed its acquisition of Team Wendy for $130 million.
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Bogs’ Q3 Sales Climb 6 Percent
Weyco Group Inc. reported Bogs’ North American wholesale sales rose 6 percent in the third quarter as compared to last year due to higher sales in the farm, service and industrial trade channel and with e-commerce retailers.

Outdoor Sportsman Group x The Archery Trade Association Announce Media Partnership
The Archery Trade Association (ATA) and Outdoor Sportsman Group (OSG) announced the “ATA New Product Premiere,” a media partnership to cover and promote the archery and bowhunting industry.

REI Co-Op To Open Store In Jackson, WY In Summer 2021
REI Co-op will open its first Wyoming store in Jackson in the summer of 2021. The outdoor retailer also said a previously-announced store in Boca Raton, FL will open on November 13.

Bass Pro To Open Angler’s Lodge In Hollister, MO
Bass Pro Shops has acquired a La Quinta Inn in Hollister, MO and plans to convert it into an Angler’s Lodge.

NPD Report: U.S. Footwear Sales To Stabilize, Bounce Back In 2021
Lifestyle changes and consumer behavior shifts in 2020 due to COVID-19 drove year-over-year sales declines for the U.S footwear industry, but trends are expected to stabilize and recover through 2021, according to NPD’s Future of Footwear Report. Improved fashion footwear and performance sales are forecasted to lead to increased dollar sales overall, but remain below […]

Ballogy Appoints COO And CFO
Ballogy Inc. appointed John Nethery as its COO and CFO, as the company experiences rapidly accelerating growth. Leading finance and operations, Nethery will execute on Ballogy’s mission creating the maximum value for its strategic partners and company shareholders.

Igloo Releases Harry Potter Themed Playmate Cooler
Igloo, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, released limited-edition Harry Potter Playmate coolers — Harry Potter Hogwarts Playmate Pal and Illustrations Playmate Pal. “Harry Potter Playmate coolers have been frequently requested by our fans. Harry Potter is such a global phenomenon and collaborating with Warner Bros. Consumer Products has been a huge honor,” said […]
Front Runner Gives Land Rover Defender An Aftermarket Upgrade
Front Runner Outfitters (Front Runner) released a roof rack option for its Land Rover Defender 110. The Defender 110 Slimline II Roof Rack Kit is a nod to its heritage of Overlanding using the original Defender platform for off-road travel. The Roof Rack Kit is an aftermarket solution for Defender 110 owners looking to […]

Sauer Partners With Big Rock Sports
Blaser Group announced its J.P. Sauer brand partnership with Big Rock Sports, the wholesale distributor.

1791 Gunleather Welcomes Regional Sales Manager
1791 Gunleather announced the addition of George Vilarino as the new regional sales manager for the Northeast and Great Lakes regions.

MarineMax Acquires SkipperBud’s And Affiliates
MarineMax announced the acquisition of SkipperBud’s and its affiliate, Silver Seas, deepening the North-South-West connection for both organizations and their customers.

Exped Appoints Western Sales Reps
Exped USA retained Caraway & Co. as brand partners to cover Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.

Inside The Call: Camping World Benefits From Booming RV Demand
Camping World Holdings Inc. delivered a significantly better than expected third-quarter and is facing some inventory constraints as RVs continue to be looked on as a safe way to travel and explore the outdoors during a pandemic. Marcus Lemonis, chairman and CEO, estimated that it may take until 2021 for supply of RVs to catch up to demand.
Benchmade Knife Launches Cutlery Line
Benchmade Knife Company launches its new Cutlery line for the professional and amateur chef. “This new product line represents a substantial step forward for the Benchmade brand, bringing our design and manufacturing expertise to a new class of customers who demand the best,” said Jon de Asis, president & CEO, Benchmade. “The versatility and quality […]