The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation Partners with Fishbrain
The popular app and social network for anglers, Fishbrain, announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) to integrate new fishing intelligence features into its digital properties, including TakeMeFishing.org and VamosAPescar.org.
Weatherby Relocates to Wyoming
Firearms manufacturer Weatherby Inc. is relocating its manufacturing operations and corporate headquarters from California to Sheridan, WY, company officials announced today from SHOT Show in Las Vegas.
Federal Premium Continues Long-Term Relationship with Lake City Army Ammunition Plant
Federal Premium plans to continue its long-term working relationship with the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, MO.
SFIA Promotes Kerman to Manager of Business Operations
Alex Kerman, who joined SFIA in 2015, will now be responsible for overseeing the SFIA research portfolio, sales and analytics, as well as ensuring member benefit and satisfaction.
Susquehanna Upgrades Dick’s SG To Positive On Weather Benefit
Believing the retailer’s fourth-quarter results should surprise on the upside given management’s conservative guidance and the benefits of cold weather, Susquehanna Financial Group raised its rating on Dick’s Sporting Goods to “Positive” from “Neutral.”
NSSF, ATF Jointly Launch Operation Secure Store
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced the launch of Operation Secure Store (OSS), a comprehensive joint initiative to help Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) make well-informed security-related decisions to deter and prevent thefts.
Otis Technology Recognizes Agency of the Year
For the second consecutive year, Otis Technology recognized Sokol Associates Inc. as the leading agency for 2017.
Lowa Announces New Southeast Sales Team
Lowa Boots welcomed The Summit Group as the company’s new Southeast sales team.
Gander Outdoors Announces Openings for Three Locations
Gander Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, is opening stores in Fredericksburg, VA; Chesterfield, MO; and Muncy, PA.
Canada Goose Sues Over Counterfeits
Canada Goose has filed a lawsuit in federal court in Chicago, charging “an interrelated group of counterfeiters” based in China of selling fake Canada Goose across hundreds of unauthorized websites.
SOG Appoints Fisher as VP Of Sales
SOG Specialty Knives and Tools has named Chas Fisher as its new vice president of sales.
SHOT Show 2018 to Host Third Annual Women’s Meet & Mingle
SHOT Show will present the third annual Women’s Meet & Mingle social event presented for and by the women of the shooting, hunting and outdoor industries.
Wolverine Brand Appoints VP of Product Management
Wolverine has appointed Rick Appelsies as vice president of product management for Wolverine footwear and apparel.
CamelBak and Primos Team Up on this Season of “TRUTH About Hunting”
Primos Hunting, the specialist in game calls and hunting accessories, announced CamelBak as an official partner for Primos’ award-winning “TRUTH About Hunting” television show. The partnership precedes CamelBak’s entrance into the hunt market.
Amazon Already Dominant Website For Buying Apparel
Amazon, which has ramped up its investments in the apparel space in only the last few years, appears to have quickly become the leading place consumers buy apparel online, according to a new survey from CPC Strategy.
