Smith & Wesson Hires New VP Marketing
Smith & Wesson Inc. has hired Kyle Tengwall as VP marketing for Smith & Wesson’s firearms brands. An industry veteran, Tengwall joins Smith & Wesson from United Tactical Systems.
Interior Dept. Announces Grants To Keep Waters Clean and Support Outdoor Recreation
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt has announced $32.8 million in grants – with an additional non-federal match of $21.9 million – for states and communities to support outdoor recreation and help boaters keep America’s waters clean.
Outdoor Edge Names New Marketing Director
Outdoor Edge has named Will Morgan as its marketing director. Morgan brings more than a decade of management and marketing experience to his new position at Outdoor Edge.
Davidson’s Promotes Tappan to Credit Manager Role
Firearms wholesaler, Davidson’s, has appointed Leah Tappan to the position of credit manager.
Mercury Marine Named Preferred Engine Partner For Sting And Nordkapp Boats
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has entered into an agreement with Frydenbø to become the preferred engine partner of the company’s boat brands Sting and Nordkapp in all global markets.
Smith & Wesson’s Q4 Revenues Jump 33 Percent
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc. reported sales in the fourth quarter ended April 30 were $233.6 million compared with $175.7 million for the fourth quarter last year, an increase of 32.9 percent. The company showed a steep loss in the quarter due to an impairment charge for the Outdoor Products & Accessories segment, which is being spun-off, related to the negative impact of COVID-19 pandemic.
Target Bumps Starting Minimum Wage to $15/Hour, Adds Frontline Worker Bonus
Target will permanently raise its starting wage for U.S. employees to $15 per hour, commencing July 5, 2020. The move was announced with a range of updates and extensions to its pay and benefits programs.
Primary Arms Government Adds Eastern Law Enforcement Sales Agent
Primary Arms Government has added Matthew Foust in the role of Eastern Region Law Enforcement Sales Agent.
Walther Arms Taps McCanna To Lead Sales Effort
Walther Arms has hired Rob McCanna as VP of sales. His resume includes 15 years in a variety of executive sales roles with Remington Arms including senior vice president, global sales and marketing.
HuntStand Hires VP For Corporate Relations And Strategic Partnerships
HuntStand has added Brian Murphy to its team as VP of corporate relations and strategic partnerships. Murphy served previously as CEO of the Quality Deer Management Association for the past 23 years.
Orchid Advisors Taps Smith & Wesson Vet To Run Sales & Marketing
Orchid Advisors has appointed Shaun Phelan as VP sales and marketing.
NSSF Disappointed Over SCOTUS’ Refusal To Hear Gun Rights Cases
NSSF, the firearms industry trade association, posted a release expressing “profound disappointment and frustration” by the U.S. Supreme Court’s refusal to accept any of nearly a dozen Second Amendment-related appeals.
Bushnell Named Official Optic Of Realtree
Bushnell has been named the “Official Optic” of Realtree. This new agreement expands the partnership between two of the industry’s top hunting brands with Bushnell Optics enjoying exclusive placement across all Realtree television, digital and social channels.
NOAA Fisheries Study Reveals $10.5 Billion Impact From Marine Recreational Fishing Trips
NOAA Fisheries has confirmed that marine recreational fishing is a far greater economic force in the United States than their previous evaluations had indicated.
Interior Department Report Reveals $41.7 Billion Benefit From National Parks In 2019
U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt has announced the annual economic benefit of national parks to the U.S. and local economies. In 2019, visitor spending in communities near national parks resulted in a $41.7 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 340,500 jobs.
