The company said Fraser has over two decades of experience in strategic international collaborations, project management and defense operations, having served in the Australian Army and, most recently, the U.S. Army HQ G8 Branch.
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Sig Sauer Opens New Arkansas Ammo Center to Serve U.S. Army Joint Program Needs
The facility adds 210,000 additional square feet of manufacturing space to the Sig Sauer Ammunition campus supporting the U.S. Army’s next-gen squad weapons and the 6.8 Hybrid Ammunition family of products.
Footasylum Appoints Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Buying Director
Former Under Armour executive Will Van Rensburg was appointed the company’s chief commercial officer and ex-Reebok product director Glen Wilkinson to senior buying director.
Bootdoc Hotronic Expands Team with New Hires
Jay Vasquez was hired as a sales and product manager, working collaboratively with company Sales Director Ryan Eittreim. Robert Jones joins the company’s customer service team.
SDS Imports Rebrands as SDS Arms
The manufacturer of firearms and accessories in Knoxville, TN, and an import partner of Tisas USA, MAC, Inglis, and Spandau Arms, has rebranded to SDS Arms to help grow its sales and reach in the U.S. firearms market.
MGE Wholesale Adds to Growing Sales Team
Beyond direct firearm industry involvement, Warchus has also served as a reserve patrolman and armorer with the Portage, IN, police department.
Winnebago Brand’s Towable RV Division Finds New Leader
Effective November 1, Don Clark, president of Grand Design RV, will be promoted to group president of the company’s Towable RVs division while continuing to lead the Grand Design RV brand. The company’s will remain separate to stay competitive.
TrueTimber Acquires Blizzard Buddy; Integrates Tech into Current Offerings
By joining with TrueTimber, Blizzard Buddy will have access to additional resources and a broader distribution network. The company said, “Customers can expect a seamless transition as TrueTimber and Blizzard Buddy integrate their operations.”
Escalade Subsidiary Appointed U.S. Distributor of Adidas Fitness Accessories
The addition bolsters Escalade-owned US Weight’s portfolio of fitness brands, including Lifeline Fitness, U.S. Weight, and The Step.
FeatherSnap Moves to Brick-and-Mortar Retail
Wi Fi enabled smart bird feeders include advanced camera technology with ornithologist-trained AI to watch birds feed from anywhere worldwide. The equipment also captures high-res photos and videos.
Report: Inflation Likely to Restrain Sales on Black Friday/Cyber Monday
A recent YouGov report report found that U.S. consumers expect to spend less during these iconic shopping days, with 27 percent planning to spend less and just 9 percent increasing their spend from last year.
Walmart U.S. Appoints Chief Growth Officer
Seth Dallaire, the retailer’s chief revenue officer, was named chief growth officer for Walmart U.S. Walmart’s U.S. Chief Product Officer, Jon Alferness, is leaving the company, but will work in an advisory role through the end of the year.
National Ski Areas Association Appoints New President and CEO
Mike Reitzell’s official start date will be determined based on the transition needed to bring in a new leader at Ski California. He will continue to lead Ski California until the company finds his successor.
Puttshack Opens Second Location in Atlanta
The mini-golf experience announced the planned opening of its 20th global location and second venue in Dunwoody, GA, a suburb of Atlanta, on November 6.
Nordstrom’s Head of DEI Departs
Colleen Mitchell, has left the company after just over two years in the role. Before joining Nordstrom in August 2022, she was head of DEI at Petco and prior to that, held a similar role at Amazon.