Jeremy Hammons has worked for Anderson since 2012, starting as an assembly technician shortly after his service as an infantryman in the U.S. Army and, most recently, as the company’s VP of sales.
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X-Vision Optics Expands Distribution Network
The manufacturer of thermal and night vision sights, scopes, binos, and monos, has partnered with Chattanooga Shooting Supplies, Inc. as a new distributor making its products more accessible to outdoor enthusiasts, hunters and tactical professionals.

Subtotal Distribution Appoints New Sales Managers for Thunderbolt Surfboards
Mike Milliken was appointed executive vice president and Matt Jones as director of sales. They will spearhead global sales initiatives for the company’s Thunderbolt Technologies Surfboard brands, Surf Crime Surfboards and Flying Diamonds of California Surfboard Fins.

Retay USA Expands Indie Sales Representation in Mid-East and Northeast
The firearms company has expanded its sales representation through partnerships with Ferguson-Keller Associates, Inc. in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio and Gen 3 Outdoors to cover the East Coast from Maine to Washington, DC.

Moose Knuckles Receives Minority Investment from Bosideng
Aligned with the investment, Ayal Twik and Noah Stern, who co-founded the Canadian outerwear brand in 2009, will exit as shareholders.

EXEC: Hydro Flask Grows as Osprey Shrinks in Fiscal Q2 Period
Hydro Flask successfully launched into Costco, a key retailer for an expanded target consumer. The brand also reportedly benefited from strong distribution internationally with sales up in all key markets. Hydro Flask reportedly successfully launched its photography accessories line.

EXEC: Amer Sports Shares Results of Golden Week in Greater China
The parent of Arx’teryx, Salomon and Wilson Sports said it continues to see an outsized growth opportunity in China, notably in the outdoor segment, which has been resilient despite the weak economy.

Nordstrom to Open Rack Store North of Dallas
The 26,000-square-foot store will be located at The Gates of Prosper, a shopping center that includes Target, Sephora, and HomeGoods, owned and operated by Blue Start Land.

Turtle Fur Expands Leadership Team with Four New Hires
Turtle Fur added a new chief financial officer, senior merchandiser, controller, and director of business development to support “evolving the brand,”

Import Volume Remains Strong Despite Recent Dockworker Strike
The NRF and Hackett Associates, in its recent Global Tracker Report, expect continued elevated shipment levels through October at the nations major container ports despite the recent strike by dockworkers.

Ted Ligety Joins DPS Skis and PHANTOM Glide Product Teams (COPY)
A member of the U.S. Ski Team for 18 seasons, Ligety has 25 World Cup wins under his belt and is regarded as one of the best giant slalom skiers in ski racing history. Ligety will help develop the DPS and Phantom Glide product lines, working with Senior VP Thomas Laakso and DPS Founder Peter Turner.

Survey: Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Want to Shop Local More
Lending Tree’s online survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, taken from August 12-14, 2024, found that 90 percent of respondents believe shopping locally positively impacts the quality of their life.
Bain Forecasts Record Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sales
U.S. retail sales over Black Friday – Cyber Monday (BFCM) weekend may set a new record, surpassing $75 billion in sales, according to a forecast from Bain & Company. The weekend is expected to deliver year-over-year growth of around 5 percent, outpacing Bain’s overall holiday sales growth forecast of 3 percent for the entire holiday season.
Golden Goose Debt Ratings Affirmed After Suspended IPO Process
S&P Global Ratings affirmed Golden Goose SpA ‘s debt ratings and removed the ratings from CreditWatch Positive as the Italy-based luxury footwear company has suspended its plans to undergo an initial public offering (IPO).
Sqairz Secures Strategic Investment to Expand Across Sports
Golf footwear upstart Sqairz announced a “significant” strategic investment from Thirty-5 Capital. The funding will be used to help Sqairz expand across multiple sports, including baseball and pickleball.