Luxury Retail’s Momentum Continues Into 2022
Despite record inflation and a plunging stock market, the rebound in luxury spending seen in 2021 has continued into 2022, according to recent reports from Bain and Bank of America (BOA).
Apex Ammunition Hires Director Of Marketing
Apex Ammunition announced that Kile Jones had joined the company as director of marketing.
Sportsman’s Warehouse Fiscal Q1 Profits Contract as Comps Shrink 11.6 Percent
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. reported that fiscal first-quarter net sales were $309.5 million for the 13-week period ended April 30, 2022, a decrease of 5.3 percent compared to the $327.0 million year-ago period. Adjusted diluted earnings per share were 5 cents compared to adjusted diluted earnings per share of 28 cents for the comparable 2021 quarter.
Wilson Combat Acquires New Ultralight Arms
Wilson Combat has acquired the assets of New Ultralight Arms, LLC, based in Granville, WV.
Obit: B.A.S.S. Founder Ray Scott, Father Of Modern Bass Fishing
Ray Scott, considered the Father of Modern Bass Fishing, passed away on May 8. He was was 88 years old.
Carhartt Opens First Retail Store In Nashville
Carhartt has opened a retail storefront located at 5019 Broadway Place, Space A-1075 in Nashville, TN. The 4,000-square-foot space features Carhartt-branded products for men, women and kids, including footwear and accessories.
Blaser Group Names Director of Shotgun Programs
Blaser Group has hired Joshua McBrayer as Director of Shotgun Programs for North America.
Simms Promotes From Within To Leadership Team
Simms Fishing Products announced promotions from within to its leadership team.
Simms Acquires The River’s Edge
Simms Fishing Products, manufacturer of waders, outerwear, footwear, and technical apparel in fishing, announced it has acquired Bozeman, MT-based specialty retailer, The River’s Edge Fly Shop.
Costa Sunglasses Names Vice President, Marketing
Costa Sunglasses appointed industry veteran John Acosta as vice president of marketing.
Happy New Year!
SGB Media wishes all the best to you and your family as we head into 2022. We look forward to working together throughout the upcoming New Year!
Big Daddy Unlimited Appoints Sales Manager
Big Daddy Unlimited announced that Craig Butterworth had joined the members-only online guns and gear store as sales manager.
Orvis Hires Chief People Officer
Orvis announced that Rebecca Jones was hired as chief people officer, effective October 18, 2021. In this new position, Jones is providing executive oversight for its HR department, focused on employee engagement, support, development, training, and growth within the organization.
U.S. Shoppers To Show “Generosity Of Spirit” This Holiday Season, Accenture Survey Finds
Americans are looking forward to the holiday season this year, with many planning to spend the same or more compared with last year and support charitable organizations and their local communities, according to the 15th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey from Accenture.
Legacy Sports Appoints Mid-West Sales Director
Legacy Sports International announced the hiring of Darren Jacobson, Mid-West sales director, whose territory includes Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois.
