Outdoor Cap Adds Safety And Wellness Coordinator
Mallory Swan joined Outdoor Cap Company as safety and wellness coordinator, rounding out its human resources department.

Report: U.S. Holiday Season Retail Sales See Strong Results Aided By Inflation
U.S. retail sales, excluding automotive, increased 7.6 percent year-over-year this holiday season, according to a report from Mastercard SpendingPulse.
1847 Holdings Acquires ICU Eyewear
A wholly-owned subsidiary of 1847 Holdings, LLC signed an agreement to acquire ICU Eyewear Holdings, Inc., a designer of over-the-counter, non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses, blue light-blocking eyewear, sun readers, and outdoor specialty sunglasses.
Genesis Products Acquires BHK Of America
Genesis Products reported it acquired Virginia-based drawer-making specialist BHK of America for an undisclosed sum.

Under Armour Appoints New Corporate President & CEO
Under Armour, Inc. hired current Marriott International President Stephanie Linnartz as president & CEO and as a member of UA’s Board of Directors, effective February 27, 2023.
SDS Imports Hires Key Accounts Manager
SDS Imports has added Neil Sanders as a key accounts manager.
2nd Adventure Group Owner Returns To Lead Board And Brands
Pete Brownell, the owner of 2nd Adventure Group Holding Company, is returning as CEO, which includes firearm industry companies Brownells, Crow Shooting Supply and AR15.com.
Audubon International Adds Golf Industry Leaders To Board Of Directors
Audubon International, the environmentally focused non-profit organization, added two golf industry executives to its Board of Directors—Dan Murphy, CEO, Bridgestone Golf and Jake Riekstins, chief development officer, Landscapes Unlimited.

Report: Holiday Shopping Seen As Lackluster In Early Season Review
The first two weeks of December did not bring much holiday cheer after a lackluster Black Friday and generally disappointing November results.
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies Promotes VP Of Sales
TenPoint Crossbow Technologies reported it promoted Keith Arnold to vice president of sales. He joined the company in early 2019 and previously served as national sales manager and brand manager.
Outdoor Cap Names Head Of Product
Peter Cohen has joined the Outdoor Cap’s executive team as head of product.
Hyosung Textiles Hires Global Marketing Director
Hyosung, a textile solution and spandex brand provider, hired Simon Whitmarsh-Knight as textile global marketing director
Smith & Wesson’s Q2 Revenues Decline 47.5 Percent
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. reported a significant decline in earnings year-over-year in the second quarter ended October 31 as sales dropped 47.5 percent and gross margins decreased.

NICS Firearms Background Checks Slide 1.5 Percent In November
The November 2022 NSSF-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Checks (NICS) fell 11.3 percent to 1.52 million compared to its November 2021 NSSF-adjusted figure of 1.54 million.
Feetures Announces CEO Transition
Feetures, the family-owned and operated sock manufacturer, announced that John Gaither, who has been the company’s COO, would succeed his father, Hugh Gaither, founder and CEO, effective January 1, 2023. Hugh Gaither will evolve his role as chairman of Feetures’ executive committee.