Morakniv Celebrates 130th Anniversary; Appoints New CEO
Morakniv, creator of Swedish knives since 1891, announced the hiring of Johan Burtus as CEO, as it celebrates its 130th Anniversary.
Hillsound Equipment Expands Sales Team With Additions In U.S. And Canada
Hillsound Equipment has partnered with Endless Adventure Sales and Pro Line Sports Ltd to distribute its products in the U.S. Pacific Region and Western Canadian.
Mastercard: U.S. Retail Sales Grew 4.6 Percent In February
U.S. retail sales climbed 4.6 percent in February after adjusting for the fact that 2020 was a leap year, according to data from Mastercard’s SpendingPulse.
Smith & Wesson’s Q3 Revenues Double
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. reported significant improvement in earnings in the third quarter ended January 31 as revenues jumped 102.2 percent.
Dunham’s Sports Returns To Marquette
Dunham’s announced plans to return to Marquette, MI this summer with a store set to open in the Westwood Mall in the old Yonkers location.
NICS Background Checks Growth Slows In February
The FBI completed 1.38 million gun background checks on an NSSF-adjusted basis in February, an increase of 7.2 percent compared to the February 2020 NSSF-adjusted NICS figure of 1.29 million. The increase follows strong double-digit gains in recent months, including a 75.2 percent hike in January and 40.6 percent for the fourth quarter.
Rapala VMC Corporation Strengthens Sales And Finance Operations With Promotions
Rapala VMC Corporation announced promotions that will continue to accelerate the growth and performance of the company’s U.S. operations.
Primary Arms Optics Appoints Senior Operations Manager
Primary Arms Optics announced the promotion of Marc Jardell to the position of senior operations manager. In the senior operations manager position, Jardell will build on Primary Arms Optics’ operational advantages, including its 100 percent in-house quality inspection and elevated customer satisfaction standards.
Fox Factory Sees Q4 Sales Climb 41 Percent
Fox Factory Holding Corp. reported sales grew 41.2 percent in the fourth quarter. This increase reflects a 44.6 percent increase in Specialty Sports Group sales, and a 38.7 percent increase in Powered Vehicles Group sales.
Rocky Brands’ Q4 Sales Climb 16 Percent
Rocky Brands Inc. reported earnings climbed 91.1 percent in the fourth quarter on a 16.2 percent revenue gain.
Outdoor Retailer Shifts Summer 2021 Trade Show To August 10-12
Outdoor Retailer announced this summer’s trade show will move from June to August 10-12, 2021 and remain at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. The date change was made to facilitate a safe and successful in-person event.
Major League Fishing Announces Champions Club Membership Program
As part of several new membership program offerings from Major League Fishing (MLF) in 2021, MLF recently announced its Champions Club, a fishing subscription service for anglers to take their skills to the next level with content and products from the sport’s top pros and brands.
Vista Outdoor’s Debt Ratings Upgraded
Moody’s Investors Service, upgraded Vista Outdoor Inc.’s new senior unsecured eight-year notes’ rating to B2 from B3.
Pelican Products Hires VP Of Worldwide Supply Chain
Pelican Products Inc. announced the addition of Jeffrey Goldberg to its global operations team as vice president of worldwide supply chain.
Rather Outdoors Acquires Zebco
Rather Outdoors announced that it has acquired Zebco Brands, the Tulsa, OK-based manufacturer of fishing rods, reels and accessories.
