Arris Composites Selected for U.S. Army for Study on Carbon Fiber Boot Plates
The company was selected by the U.S. Army for a study on the use of advanced carbon fiber plates in military boots. The project builds on Arris’ development of a carbon fiber plate for Brooks’ Hyperion Elite 4 running shoe.
Deloitte Forecasting 8 Percent Bump in 2024 Holiday Season Spending
The firm reported that consumers will bargain shop even if it means choosing value over loyalty. The business advisory firm also sees a ramp up in experience gifting to more than offset flat sales in traditional merchandise.
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit Rebrands Kracor Division; Names GM
Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit has renamed Kracor, a Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc. (YMSC) division, to Yamaha Marine Rotational Molders and is officially doing business under the new name. The company named John G. Augustiniak as the general manager.
FireDisk Cookers Appoints Exclusive Sales Rep Firm
The company has tapped Commercial Sales and Marketing as its exclusive representative to target the hardware, sporting goods and grocery markets.
NRF Sees 2024 Holiday Selling Season Growth Lowest Since 2018
“Household finances are in good shape and an impetus for strong spending heading into the holiday season, though households will spend more cautiously.” – NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
Barrett Firearms Appoints Director of U.S. Government Sales
The company said Fraser has over two decades of experience in strategic international collaborations, project management and defense operations, having served in the Australian Army and, most recently, the U.S. Army HQ G8 Branch.
Sig Sauer Opens New Arkansas Ammo Center to Serve U.S. Army Joint Program Needs
The facility adds 210,000 additional square feet of manufacturing space to the Sig Sauer Ammunition campus supporting the U.S. Army’s next-gen squad weapons and the 6.8 Hybrid Ammunition family of products.
SDS Imports Rebrands as SDS Arms
The manufacturer of firearms and accessories in Knoxville, TN, and an import partner of Tisas USA, MAC, Inglis, and Spandau Arms, has rebranded to SDS Arms to help grow its sales and reach in the U.S. firearms market.
MGE Wholesale Adds to Growing Sales Team
Beyond direct firearm industry involvement, Warchus has also served as a reserve patrolman and armorer with the Portage, IN, police department.
TrueTimber Acquires Blizzard Buddy; Integrates Tech into Current Offerings
By joining with TrueTimber, Blizzard Buddy will have access to additional resources and a broader distribution network. The company said, “Customers can expect a seamless transition as TrueTimber and Blizzard Buddy integrate their operations.”
Report: Inflation Likely to Restrain Sales on Black Friday/Cyber Monday
A recent YouGov report report found that U.S. consumers expect to spend less during these iconic shopping days, with 27 percent planning to spend less and just 9 percent increasing their spend from last year.
Survey: Inflation a Top Concern for Holiday Shoppers
Manhattan Associates, Inc.’s 2024 Supply Chain Confidence Survey found that 85 percent of consumers cited inflation and increased prices as a top concern for how they will shop for the upcoming holiday season.
Iconic Vasque Brand Discontinued by Parent Red Wing
Red Wing Shoe Company issued a statement confirming that its Vasque outdoor boot brand is being discontinued.
Anderson Manufacturing Appoints Director of Marketing
Jennifer Tuttle has over 20 years of experience in the firearms and 2A space. She has previously held marketing roles at Sig Sauer Academy, Silencer Central, and Ballistic Advantage.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Sees Consumers Pull Back Spending In September
Retail sales saw a slight month-over-month drop in September but consumers continued to spend more than last year as interest rates and inflation fell and employment rose, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
