Outdoor Retailer announced the upcoming launch of Outdoor Retailer Winter Online, which will replace the Outdoor + Snow Show in-person show, originally scheduled for January 27-29, 2021, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
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Feradyne Outdoors Announces Retirement Of International Sales Manager
FeraDyne Outdoors announced the retirement of international sales manager, Lennie Rezmer, and the resulting transition of international field representation to Outdoor Marketing International (OMI).

Sig Sauer Announces Expansion Of New Hampshire Operations To Rochester
Sig Sauer Inc. announced an expansion of its New Hampshire operations to the city of Rochester, NH.

VF Appoints New President, The North Face
VF Corp. appointed Steve Murray, global brand president, The North Face. Previously VF’s president of the Americas Region, Murray replaces Arne Arens, who has stepped down to pursue other opportunities outside of VF.

Vista Outdoor Closes Acquisition Of Remington’s Ammunition And Accessories Assets
Vista Outdoor Inc. announced the closing of the acquisition of certain assets related to Remington Outdoor Company’s ammunition and accessories businesses, and related intellectual property for a gross purchase price of $81.4 million.

Five L.L. Bean Fulfillment Workers Test Positive For COVID-19
L.L. Bean said five workers at its fulfillment center in Freeport, ME have tested positive for COVID-19. The company disclosed the positive test results Friday, according to WABI.

Sportsman’s Warehouse To Open Store In Brentwood
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc. is opening a new location at Brentwood, CA this month.

Blain’s Farm & Fleet Opens In Standale, MI
Located in the Standale Shopping District next to Meijer at the corner of Wilson Ave and Lake Michigan Ave, the 106,000-square-foot store marks the fifth Blain’s Farm & Fleet location in Michigan.

FSSC Hires U.S. Rockies Sales Lead
Faction Skis and FW Apparel parent Full Stack Supply Co. (FSSC) appointed Halsey Landon as U.S. Rockies sales lead effective immediately.
Pocket Outdoor Media Acquires Big Stone Publishing
Pocket Outdoor Media (POM) announced the acquisition of Big Stone Publishing (BSP), the publisher of Rock & Ice, Trail Runner, and Gym Climber magazines.

Benchmade Knives Names CEO and President
Benchmade Knives announced that its current President, Jon deAsis, has assumed the role as President & CEO effective immediately, replacing Roberta deAsis who filled the role after the sudden passing of her husband and founder, Les deAsis.

Fiocchi Acquires Ammo Maker Baschieri & Pellagri
Fiocchi announced the acquisition of shotgun ammunition manufacturer Baschieri & Pellagri.
L.L.Bean Expands Wholesale Push To Zappos
L.L.Bean has added Zappos as a wholesale partner. In mid-July, L.L.Bean marked its first foray into wholesale in the U.S. with distribution deals formed with Nordstrom, Staples and Scheels.

Picture Opens Pop-up Shop In SEED People’s Market
Picture, announce a pop-up shop in the SEED People’s Market located in Costa Mesa, CA running from October through December 2020.

Alterra Mountain Company Announces Leadership Changes, Creates New Company Divisions
Alterra Mountain Company CEO, Rusty Gregory, has announced leadership promotions and organizational changes.