Apex Ammunition Joins Sports, Inc. As Vendor
Apex Ammunition reportedly joined Sports, Inc. as a vendor, giving the buying group’s 500-plus dealer members access to Apex’s shotshell offerings for Waterfowl, Turkey, Upland, and Predator hunting.
Four Points RV Resorts Adds Indiana Jellystone Park Franchise to Growing Portfolio
Four Points RV Resorts, LLC has completed the acquisition of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Bloomington. Four Points, launched in 2020 by Sean Vidrine and Matt Van Der Molen, now owns and operates four Jellystone Park franchises, as well as two independent RV Resorts.
Orion Wholesale Opens New Sales Office In Grand Rapids, MI
Orion Wholesale opened a new sales office in Grand Rapids, MI, near the Gerald R. Ford Airport. Mike Hutchings, director of business development, will manage the new facility.
Mountain Khakis Appoints Sales Group For Eastern Canada
Mountain Khakis hired the The Outside Group to represent the brand in Eastern Canada. The Outside Group was founded in 1999 by principal Ron Barr and also includes Daniela Michaud and Rob Dunlop who operate through the group’s showroom and offices in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Winchester Parent Reduces Adjusted EBITDA Outlook On Epoxy Plant Turnaround Delays
Olin Corp., the parent company of Winchester Ammunition, updated its outlook for the second quarter of 2023 as plant turnaround costs related to its epoxy business and deteriorating market conditions led the company to reduce its Adjusted EBITDA forecast.
EAA Corp. Hires New Marketing Director
EAA Corp., North America’s largest importer of Girsan, Akkar and Weihrauch firearms, named Sam Mockensturm as director of marketing.
NRF Foundation Adds Four Members To Board Of Directors
The NRF Foundation reported adding four new members to its Board of Directors, elected during the organization’s summer board meeting in New York City.
Overland Expo West 2023 Sees Record Attendance
Overland Expo, part of the portfolio of events owned and managed by Emerald Holding, Inc. serving the Outdoor industry, including Outdoor Retailer and Surf Expo, reportedly saw record attendance following the conclusion of its Overland Expo West event, held May 19-21 at Ft. Tuthill in Flagstaff, AZ.
Walmart Opens Its Largest Fulfillment Center Outside Indianapolis
Walmart celebrated the grand opening of a new 2.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center twenty miles northeast of Indianapolis in McCordsville, IN. The next-gen facility is Walmart’s largest fulfillment center to date and enable the retailer to fill orders more quickly.
Monarch Alternative Capital Forms Go Outdoors Investment Platform
Monarch Alternative Capital LP, an investment firm with approximately $11 billion of assets under management, formed Go Outdoors, a platform to acquire, develop and operate marinas and RV resorts in the U.S.
Retail Market Breathes A Sigh Of Relief As West Coast Ports Deal Reached
The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) announced a tentative agreement on a new six-year contract covering workers at all 29 West Coast ports.
KOA: Campers Four Times More Likely To Adopt AI For Trip Planning
The Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s (KOA) Monthly Research Report, June 2023 Edition, found that campers have adopted artificial intelligence (AI) more quickly than other leisure travelers when planning a trip.
Big Tine Selects North America Rep Coverage
Big Tine, a deer feed products company manufactured by Scott Pet Products, reported hiring Kelly Brand Management (KBM) to manage its U.S. and Canadian sales.
GunBroker.com Parent Sees Fiscal Q4 Sales Slide 38 Percent
Ammo, Inc., the owner of GunBroker.com and the ammunition and components producer, reported a net loss in the fiscal fourth quarter and year ended March 31 as sales dropped 37.7 percent in the quarter and 20.3 percent in the year.
Report: May Retail Sales Grow 2 Percent On ASP Growth; Apparel Declines
U.S. retail sales revenue in May 2023, including discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), increased 2 percent compared to the same month last year, even as unit sales declined 3 percent, according to data from Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group.
