Target Maintains 2024 EPS Guide, Posts 2 Percent Holiday Comp, Shifts Leadership Team
CNBC/NRF: Retail Monitor December Retail Sales Jump; Sporting Goods Rebounds
EXEC: Hydro Flask Adds Velocity with Expanding Amazon, Target and Costco Programs
EXEC: SGB 2025 Look Ahead with Active Lifestyle Market Leaders
EXEC: SGB 2025 Look Ahead with Trade Association Leaders
SGB Update
Firearm Industry Inducts Three Industry Leaders into 2025 Hall of Fame
The NSSF, the Firearm Industry Trade Association, has inducted Robert Delfay, Richard Hammett and Arthur Wheaton into the Hall of Fame at the 2025 SHOT Show.
Recall: GiantMouse Pocket Folding Knives
The company sold roughly 600 recalled GM12 and GMP12 button-lock folding pocket knives with titanium or bronze milled scales. The folding knives’ locking mechanism could fail, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
Bass Pro Shops To Open Outdoor Superstore in Mississippi
The new 75,000-square-foot outdoor superstore is scheduled to open in 2027 along the I-10 corridor in Biloxi, MS. This will be the first Outdoor Superstore for Bass Pro Shops in southern Mississippi.
NMMA Names New CFO as Craig Boskey Eyes February Retirement
Chase Warden assumes the role on February 10 as longtime NMMA CFO Craig Boskey retires at the end of the month following 20 years with the Association.
Smith & Wesson Launches Official E-Commerce Store
The online store is available on the Smith & Wesson website and features advanced search capabilities, allowing customers to filter products by category, price range and availability.
SGB Executive
EXEC: Megabass is Latest Outdoor Brand to Partner with L Catterton
The deal positions the Japan-headquartered fishing gear manufacturer for further expansion by leveraging L Catterton’s operating capabilities and industry network on the back of rising demand for its products.
EXEC: Winchester Ammo to Acquire Ammo Inc.’s Small Caliber Manufacturing
Olin Corporation, the parent of Winchester Ammunition, has entered into a definitive agreement with Ammo, Inc. to acquire the company’s small caliber ammunition manufacturing assets for a purchase price of $75 million.
EXEC: Hydro Flask Adds Velocity with Expanding Amazon, Target and Costco Programs
Hydro Flask e-commerce reportedly “overdelivered” in the quarter, said to be driven by stronger-than-forecasted POS that lifted post Labor Day replenishment and stronger-than-forecasted performance on Amazon Prime Day with Hydro Flask achieving the No. 1 Best Seller ranking within water bottles during the event.
EXEC: SGB 2025 Look Ahead with Active Lifestyle Market Leaders
Leaders in the active lifestyle space expressed cautious optimism about 2025 with inflationary pressures easing, supply chains largely normalized and generally healthy interest in sports. Insights from Academy Sports, Brooks Running, Rawlings, Fleet Feet, Selkirk Sport and others.
EXEC: SGB 2025 Look Ahead with Trade Association Leaders
Trade associations representing the active lifestyle space shared their concerns with SGB Executive regarding potential tariffs, supply chain disruptions and the likelihood of an unstable economy in 2025. However, they were generally upbeat about the year ahead.
